Foundation Repair Photo Album: Bowing Cinderblock Foundation in Norton, MA
This cinderblock foundation wall in Norton, MA was bowing and was causing concern for the homeowners but luckily for them, we have option for repairing that wall and providing stabilization. After meeting with our inspector, they discovered the best solution was installing GeoLock Wall Anchors. These wall anchors are made from heavy-duty steel and are embedded in the stable soil away from the foundation wall and connect to steel wall plates inside the basement by galvanized steel rods. Once installed and tightened, they hold the wall securely in place and prevent continued bowing.
Inside the Basement
The steel plates are connected to the earth anchor by a galvanized steel rod that is drilled through a small hole in the foundation.
Outside Earth Anchors
A trench is dug in the earth outside and away from the foundation to anchor the wall plate and add enough pressure to hold the wall away from the bowing direction.
GeoLock Benefits
GeoLock Wall Anchors effectively stabilize block and poured concrete walls. They can be tightened over time to possibly help straighten the bowed wall.
