Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Wall Anchors Support Retaining Wall in Jackson, MI
Phyllis, our friend in Jackson, MI began noticing that the old retaining wall next to her home was progressively bowing into her back yard. One morning Phyllis heard a loud noise outside her home, she went running outside to find her retaining wall had completely collapsed. Needing help from her local foundation experts, Phyllis called us! We quickly came to her home and removed the fallen remnants of her old wall. We then built her a brand-new retaining wall and elected to support it with two wall anchors, so Phyllis wouldn’t have this problem again. Wall anchors are perfect for returning a wall back to its original position and reinforcing it. We stabilize the wall with a steel rod that runs from the wall anchor to an anchor placed on the other side of the wall. Once we place the plates, we have permanently stabilized the wall. With this new supported retaining wall in place, Phyllis can rest assured knowing her new retaining wall will never collapse.
Assessing the Erosion Problem
This is where Phyllis's old retaining wall once sat. The need for a new raining wall is clear as the embankment has begun caving in.
A Huge Liability
Not only is this wall-less area an eye sore, it is also a liability for Phyllis. If someone were to enter her yard and fall down this slope, she would be liable for their injury.
A New Wall is a Strong Wall
Our crew carefully works to construct Phyllis's new block retaining wall. It's coming along nicely!
Setting the Wall Anchors in Place
Using excavation equipment, a trench is dug so anchors could be placed in the ground. These anchors are buried with fill dirt and become invisible to the eye.
Finalizing the Wall Anchor Installation Process
Once the wall anchors have been set in place, they are tightened, and the new retaining wall has now firmly been supported.
