Bowed Wall in Grand Rapids
When soil shifts, pressure can cause basement walls to bow and lean. This can cause a wide variety of damage to doors and windows as the house above the wall shifts to compensate, but can also lead to complete wall failure, putting the stability of the house in grave danger.
Bowed Wall (continued)
Here's the rest of the longer bowed wall - cracks this extensive are very dangerous.
Wall Anchors Stabilize Bowing Wall
This wall has a severe lean that puts it at risk of collapsing entirely. The wall anchors will stabilize the wall to prevent any further bowing, but also hopefully straighten it over time.
Major Wall Cracking in Bowed Wall
Crack sealant really shows off how cracked this wall was; it's unsurprising that it was bowing, and a little surprising that it hadn't just collapsed by now.
Wall Anchors in Tight Places
The good thing about wall anchors is that they have a low profile and can fit basically anywhere. Here, an anchor plate is installed between shelves.
Expansive Bowing Walls in Basement
Both of these walls were severely bowed, threatening the structural integrity of the home.
Excavating an Anchor Point
The ground here was full of tree roots, making excavation a bit more of a process.
Wall Anchor Secured in Stable Soil
We secure the wall anchor far enough away from the house that the soil is stable.
