Foundation Repair Case Studies: Geo-Lock Channel Wall Anchors Restore Foundation in Herculaneum, Missouri

Sunday, January 29th, 2017 by Desiree Bainbridge

Challenge

A Herculaneum, Missouri homeowner was troubled by his cracked foundation walls. Upon further inspection, a Woods Basement Systems system design specialist discovered large horizontal cracks in the foundation walls. This crack was caused by the bowing foundation. As water pressure in the soil increases, it pushes against the foundation and causes it to bow inward and eventually crack. Mike T., system design specialist, designed a solution to restore and support the foundation.

Solution

Foreman Jeremy R. and his crew installed Geo-Lock channel wall anchors. These galvanized steel anchors are driven into undisturbed soil in the yard. The floor mounts of these anchors provide extra strength. Geo-Lock prevents the walls from further bowing and stabilizes the wall.

With this durable solution, this homeowner's foundation will stay supported. After the wall anchors were installed, Jeremy and his team restored the yard to its original condition. This homeowner can rest easily knowing his foundation will not collapse under pressure.