How Are Bowing Walls Fixed?

Bowing basement walls are the result of an accumulation of groundwater against your basement wall. To stop the bowing, a great pressure needs to be applied to the inside of the basement so it can push back against the hydrostatic pressure. There are three different solutions we offer at Foundation Recovery Systems for bowing walls. The first one is carbon fiber straps, which are used on walls that are bowing less than two inches forward. The carbon fiber straps are adhered to the wall with high-strength epoxy resin, ensuring stable reinforcement.

Next, we offer wall anchors for more advanced settling. Holes are excavated outside adjacent the bowing wall and anchors are placed inside. Then, holes are drilled into the basement walls so that steel rods can be pushed through until they can be attached to the wall anchors. The portion of the rod that is still sticking out of the basement wall is used to secure a steel plate onto the wall. The plate and rod are bolted together and as the bolt is tightened, the wall is stabilized.

If there isn’t enough space for excavation or you simply want a solution with a less intrusive installation process, you can go with IntelliBrace™. With IntelliBrace™, steel I-beams are secured across the entire wall vertically. The beams are secured at the top and bottom with specialized brackets that are designed to fit well with your floor joists.