Bowing Inward
Most walls that bow inward are caused by hydrostatic pressure. Can you see the wall that is bowing inward?
Bowing Wall
Bowing walls are caused by hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure occurs when the soil around your house is saturated with water. This causes the soil to expand and press against your foundation.
Vertical Cracks
Vertical cracks are less serious than horizontal cracks. Vertical cracks are caused by the foundation settling.
Bracing
This homeowner tried bracing the wall with wood. As you can see here, the wall is still bowing inward.
PowerBrace™ Foundation Wall Repair System Installed
There are steel I-beams attached with steel brackets to the joists above the wall.