Foundation Repair Photo Album: Poorly Done Basement Wall Support Job In Portage Des Sioux, MO
When water soaks into the soil around a foundation, the pressure on the walls can be immense. This pressure causes cracks and even bowing over time, leading to water leaks and other issues. The only real way to stop wall movement and cracking is to install steel supports or anchors. It is very important that these are made of good materials and are installed professionally, otherwise they are likely to fail. This is what happened in this Portage Des Sioux, Missouri basement. A cheap contractor had installed supports just a few years previously, and they were already warping and bending as the wall continued to bow. The replacement job was quite expensive, which is why it is imperative to do it right the first time. For all your wall support needs, call Woods Basement Systems!
Large Cracks
You can see just how large the cracks had gotten over time.
Water Damage
These cracks, despite a poor patch attempt, were leaking and causing water staining on the walls and floor.
Bending Supports
You can see on the right that the supports were bending as the wall continued to bow. Good supports will totally prevent bowing of any degree.
