Basement Wall Bracing
Regina's #1 Basement Repair SpecialistsAAA SOLID FOUNDATIONS
Fixing Basement Walls from Inside
As the soil exerts pressure on the basement wall, the wall can push in at the top, bottom, or middle.
Signs you have foundation issues:
- house shifting off the foundation wall,
- bowing basement walls,
- or cracks appearing in exposed concrete.
When a home needs wall bracing, we work with an engineer. The engineer will inspect the extent of the damage. Develop plans to correct the problem or prevent further damage.
The repair involves the installation of several steel beams. Vertically Installed against the wall. Anchored to the floor joists by large anchor bolts and to the concrete floor with non-shrinkable grout. We also seal any cracks with non-shrinkable grout.
The final product is re-inspected by an engineer and city inspectors. Ensuring that the completed work complies with the permit.
Foundation/basement walls support the weight of your home. They are not designed to withstand lateral pressure from the soil.
When the soil around the house is saturated with water it expands. Applying lateral pressure to the foundation walls. As well, if your house has a driveway that extends past the house, (yours or a neighbours) the weight of vehicles and the driveway itself will compress the soil. Adding more pressure to the basement walls.
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REQUEST A BASEMENT /
FOUNDATION REPAIR ESTIMATE
If your home signs of water seepage, uneven floors, cracks in walls or basement floor, gaps between floors and walls or shrinking soil around the foundation.