Bowing & Leaning Walls

Have you noticed that the basement walls in your home or business are bowing or leaning? Bowing and leaning walls can indicate a more significant problem: foundation damage. Do not ignore bowing and leaning walls, as they can pose a substantial threat to your building and its occupants.

What Causes Bowing and Leaning Walls?

Many basement walls, regardless of their type, fail over time. The most common cause is excessive lateral pressure from the surrounding soil, resulting from poor drainage, uncontrolled water, inadequate waterproofing, and overcompaction of the soil. Leaning walls can cause incredible structural damage throughout your home or business if left unrepaired. Contact Airlift Concrete Experts for an inspection and quality foundation repair in Arkansas.

Leaning Walls Can Lead to Other Serious Foundation Problems

If the walls are bowing or leaning, it is likely due to pressure against them, most likely caused by an uneven foundation or water damage. If this issue is not repaired, it could be a hazard to the structural integrity of the building. Load-bearing walls must remain strong to maintain the stability of the rest of your structure.

Since leaning walls are a sign of moisture damage and/or foundation problems, be aware of other signs of damage throughout your building:

• Cracked bricks
• Ceiling cracks
• Door sticking
• Uneven floors
• Foundation floor cracks
• Crumbling concrete

Helical Anchors: A Solution for Basement Walls

To fix bowed and leaning walls in Little Rock, Arkansas, or the surrounding area, you can count on the specialists at Airlift Concrete Experts. We can install helical tieback anchors. These products will help prevent the soil around your property from exerting excessive pressure on the walls. Helical anchors are installed in the ground around the foundation with a plate inside the wall. The wall anchors pull the wall back into shape and support the structure. Helical anchors work to distribute the lateral pressure, straighten the walls, and prevent further damage.

The foundation is the most integral part of your business or home, so keeping it in good shape will increase the overall safety and health of your household or employees. If you have noticed bowing walls and leaning walls in your Little Rock building, don’t hesitate to call Airlift Concrete Experts at (501)-744-8274. Let us give you a free consultation today.