Bowing Basement Wall Repair
One of the most obvious signs that a foundation wall is deteriorating is a bowed basement wall. This problem happens when the surrounding soil expands or when water gathers in the soil and pushes against the basement wall. If left unrepaired, bowed basement walls will inevitably collapse inward, filling the basement with damp soil and jeopardizing the stability of the entire home.
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Because of their age and the fact that they were often built with poorer materials, older homes are more prone to bowed basement walls. This failure is frequent with unreinforced masonry materials such as cemented rocks, hollow blocks, and bricks. Under these conditions, even new homes can have this problem. Regardless of the age of your property, if a basement wall starts to bow, you need bowing basement wall repair right away.