Bowing Walls After Hurricane Michael

Were you hit with the aftereffects of Hurricane Michael? If so, you are likely experiencing lots of rain, wet soil, and possible foundation problems. Many homes experience foundation problems after a hurricane, or the effects of a hurricane. This is because many homes are affected by the soil shifting or moving. If you see bowing walls in your home, you probably have damage from shifting soils.

How Does Soil Affect My Home?

When your foundation was built, the contractors had to dig out the area around the foundation so that they had room to work. When they were finished, they back filled the soil and made sure that your home was secure and stable. However, if they didn’t use pre-construction piers, you may be having problems with your foundation settling, bowing walls, and the like. The back filled soil is not compressed as much as untouched soil, and therefore it easily becomes saturated with water. The heavy, water-saturated soil then pushes against the side of the foundation. Extra pressure on the foundation can cause cracks, and these cracks let in water. From there, things begin to domino into disaster. Whether you get bowing walls or you have waterproofing issues, either way you will need foundation repair right away. Your foundation is failing and needs immediate attention.

Solutions for Bowing Walls

If you are currently experiencing bowing walls, there are a few solutions to the issue. include: power brace for bowing wall repair in West Virginia. At Basement Authority of West Virginia, we only use foundation repair products from the industry leader Groundworks. One way to resolve bowing walls are wall anchors. These are installed on the wall and used to slowly straighten it out. Another option is helical piers. These are driven deeply into the soil and screwed in for extra stabilization. They are used to support sinking foundations and very similar to push piers but are screwed into the ground instead of just driven in.

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After these are driven in the ground, they are attached to the bowing wall by a plate and slowly straightened out. Another option is an Intellibrace. Intellibraces are used for bowing walls with lots of soil movement. They are a steel I-beam that will reinforce foundation walls. They use your concrete floor and the floor joist to stabilize the wall. Lastly, carbon fiber is a long-lasting solution that supports your walls and is easy to cover up with a coat of paint. They are maintenance free and an inexpensive route.

What to Do Next

If you think that you might have foundation repair problems like bowing walls, it’s time to call Basement Authority of West Virginia. We help you get back on your feet, get your home stabilized, and let you feel a little less stressed. Contact us for a free estimate. We come to your home or property and check out the problem. After diagnosing the issue, we will create an estimate of the work to be done and the solutions that we recommend for resolving the issue. We answer any questions that you may have and begin fixing the issue as soon as possible. Contact us today for more information!