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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Cracked and Bowing Foundation Wall Permanetly Stabilized in Duluth, MN

This homeowner in Duluth, MN had a cracked and bowing wall due to soil expansion. Our Design Specialist assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, they recommended our GeoLock™ Wall Anchoring System to permanently stabilize the foundation wall. DBS foreman, Osia Williams, led the installation of this project with help from his Co-Foreman, Rowan Wentworth. Earth anchors are installed outside of the home, below the ground, and the steel plates are installed inside the home on the bowing wall. These systems are connected using a steel rod which stops any further movement and can also be adjusted in order to restore the wall back to its original position.

Stair-Step Cracking Along the Bowing Wall

In this picture, the stair-step cracking is prominent along the wall. This is a common sign of wall failure in block foundations.

Cracked and Bowing Wall

This foundation wall was cracked and bowing prior to the installation of the GeoLock ™ Wall Anchors.

Block Foundation Wall Stair-Step Cracking

The built-up pressure on the block foundation wall from the expanding soil pushes in on the wall causing stair-step cracking.

Wall Anchor Measurements

Co-Foreman, Rowan Wentworth, took measurements on where best to place the GeoLock™ Wall Anchors

Wall Anchor Hole Placement

Here Co-Foreman, Rowan Wentworth, drills into the wall where the GeoLock™ Wall Anchor will be placed. Through this whole is where the steel rod will go to connect to the earth anchor to the wall anchor.