Foundation Repair Photo Album: Signs of Foundation Damage in Ina, IL Basement
This homeowner was unsure how to address the large, horizontal cracks in his foundation wall. These are often signs of settling or other forces straining the foundation walls and causing them to bend inwards. They called Woods Basement Systems and met with Design Specialist Nolan M., who recommended the ideal solution to address the problem.Foreman Todd W. and his team installed Geo-Lock wall anchors to prevent future damage. Geo-Lock braces and even straightens compromised walls using a galvanized steel rod to anchor the wall in dense soil beneath the yard, which is then affixed to a heavy-duty steel plate inside.
Cracks in Ina, IL Foundation Walls
Cracks like this one are often signs of strain on the foundation walls.
Cracks in Ina, IL Foundation Walls pt. 2
Sometimes strain coming from multiple directions can cause corner walls to fold in on themselves. If you see this in your home, it may be time to look into a foundation repair solution like Geo-Lock.
Cracks in Ina, IL Foundation Walls pt. 3
Deep horizontal cracks like these are tell-tale signs of bowing or bending foundation walls. Repair solutions like Geo-Lock can prevent these from becoming worse and protect the foundation from major structural damage that results from this type of strain.
