Foundation Repair Photo Album: Wall Anchors and a TripleSafe™ in Saint Peters, MO.

Foundation walls are often under a lot of pressure as the soil around them expands and contracts due to weather conditions. Over time, these forces can cause cracking and damage to the foundation walls. These cracks not only weaken the wall, but also allow water to leak inside, potentially damaging things inside the home.    Sometimes, these cracks are simply covered with more concrete and sometimes smaller walls are built inside to support the foundation wall. Neither of these patches will permanently fix the foundation wall and neither of them can offer the homeowner the chance to straighten the walls back to their original position. These solutions also don't address the problem of water leaing inside.   To take care of the leaking water, a TripleSafe™ sump pump system was installed in this home in Saint Peters, MO. The TripleSafe™ system features three pumps arranged inside a single sump liner. The three pumps can work individually or together to remove water from the home at incredibly high rates. Because one of the pumps is battery-powered, it can even work when the power goes out. The TripleSafe™ can take care of the leaks from the walls as well as any water collected by drainage systems around or below the home.    For the damaged and bowing walls the best solution is the GeoLock wall anchor. This system uses a pair of plates connected by a steel rod. One plate is buried outside while the other is attached to the inside of the basement wall. The steel rod connects the plates and pulls them towards each other. This supports the wall and can even pull the wall back into its original, straight position over time.    The wall anchors will strengthen the foundation walls permanently while the TripleSafe™ sump pump system will deal with any water leaks from the walls or below the home, keeping this home in Saint Peters, MO. strong and safe permanently.