Foundation Repair Photo Album: Wall Anchors Installed in Basement in Clifton, TN
This Tennessee family was experiencing both horizontal and staircase cracks in their brick basement wall. These cracks were caused by a structural problem, that was also bringing in rain water at the side of the room. They were worried about their home, so they called us and we came by to inspect their situation for free. The problem was the basement walls had too much pressure being put on them by the surrounding soil. The foundation walls of a home are designed to support loads from above not the side, so this is a common issue. To help the walls support the weight, we installed Wall Anchors. The Wall Anchor System uses the soils beyond the foundation walls to exert counterpressure on failing foundation walls.They are now very happy with the installation of the anchors and are relieved to have a peace of mind.
Horizontal Cracks
Horizontal cracks will generally move along a wall, to the connecting wall, compromising a wide span of your foundations area of support.
Stair Step Cracks
These cracks provide good evidence for damage to the wall from the soil outside of the home that push up against the walls.
Anchor Wall Installation
Wall Anchors use the soils beyond the foundation walls to exert counter pressure on failing foundation walls.
Anchor Wall Process
This holds the walls in place and it allows your contractor to attempt to straighten the walls back to their original position over time.
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