![Bowing and cracked foundation wall](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/187789-5b31259182a9f_23a9e456-cfbc-46eb-9cf2-d65fcf137ed6.jpg?v=1529946808)
Bowing and cracked foundation wall
The failing wall is barely being held up with an old wood brace.
![Stair-stepping cracks](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/187790-5b312593b23aa_a4b83df7-3972-4302-91be-7dee27a3d2d4-1.jpg?v=1529946808)
Stair-stepping cracks
Extreme stair-stepping cracks with a huge horizontal crack
![PowerBrace support](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/187791-5b3125880a5e3_d42b669e-16ac-4c06-b77d-beeeb0af44e9-1.jpg?v=1529946808)
PowerBrace support
PowerBraces are installed.
![PowerBrace](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/187792-5b31258c7160e_09ebca92-fe98-43db-943b-e4e59754e5f1.jpg?v=1529946808)
PowerBrace
This brace will secure the main floor
![Extensive bowing!](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/187793-5b31258e9255c_5cefab6b-e53a-430d-a6d6-8468e79d27de.jpg?v=1529946808)
Extensive bowing!
You can see the extensive bow in this foundation wall!
![PowerBrace installed](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/187794-5b31258a5c724_7736bf42-e79c-4aa1-927b-f6148f15c122.jpg?v=1529946808)
PowerBrace installed
Here shows how the brace is secured to the foundation