Cracked Basement Wall in Warrenton, MO
Here you can see two diagonal cracks in the foundation wall of a Warrenton, MO Home. This is a sign of a bowing wall, if left untreated the wall could eventually cave in. Cracks in basement walls can also allow water from the surrounding soil to enter the basement. These homeowners took action and called Woods Basement Systems for a free estimate to repair the issue.
Diagonal Cracks in Foundation Wall of Warrenton, MO Home
Here's another part of the same wall with more diagonal cracks forming. Our system design specialist, Matt S. came out to the home and designed a custom solution for this foundation.
Foundation issues in a Warrenton, MO Home
This photo shows that this Warrenton, MO family uses their basement for storage, like so many other Midwesterners. If they were to leave the foundation issues untreated their home and treasured belongings could be in jeopardy from a couple different problems. One is that cracks in basement walls can allow water from the surrounding soil to enter the home, causing water damage and potential mold growth. Another issue is that if a bowing wall is not repaired, eventually it could cave in. This would damage everything in the basement as well as leave the home's structure unsupported.
Wall Anchors Repair Bowing Wall of a Warrenton, MO Home
Here you can see two of the five total wall anchors that were installed to secure this bowing wall. The rods of the anchors are driven out past the house at least 11 feet, on that end an earth anchor plate is attached. The tension of the earth plate and the wall plate on the inside of the basement pulls the wall back into it's original position by using the soil surrounding the foundation.
Wall Anchors Permanently Secure Bowing Basement Wall in Warrenton, MO
This photo shows the remaining three anchors that were installed along this basement wall. Woods' Geo Lock Wall Anchors have brought this wall back to it's original position and secured the foundation from any further movement. We also offer plastic covers to fit over the wall plates for finished basements.