Springfield, IL Wall Anchor Installation

Challenge

This Springfield, IL resident had large cracks in her basement walls and discovered that the walls had begun to bow slightly.  She had been putting the problem off for years, but finally decided to get it permanently solved when the cracks became larger.

Solution

Woods Basement Systems solved this homeowner’s problem by installing a Geo-Lock Wall Anchor system by Foundation SupportWorks.  Wall anchors are the best solution for cracked or bowing walls.  They stabilize the walls and provide the best opportunity to straighten them over time.

Heavy-duty steel anchors are installed in the soil out and away from the home.  The anchors are attached to the wall plates on the interior of the walls with long galvanized steel rods.  A unique feature of the Geo-Lock system is the ability to tighten the anchors when the soil around the home shrinks during dry periods.  This enables the possible straightening of the basement wall.

By installing wall anchors, Woods was able to help the resident by closing the cracks in her basement walls and preventing any further bowing.