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Basement Waterproofing - Cracked, Bowing Foundation Walls in Springfield, IL
Long, horizontal cracks in foundation walls, like the one seen in the basement of this Springfield, IL home, are usually signs of a bigger underlying issue that will continue to get worse if ignored. Unstable soil conditions on exterior of the foundation can cause an extreme amount of pressure that damages walls. Soil is heavy, sometimes too heavy for walls which causes damage. Clay soil expands immensely when wet which adds to the pressure. When the soil is saturated around the foundation walls, hydrostatic pressure, or water pressure, puts even more force on the walls. Bowing, tilting and cracking are all signs that the walls are failing to hold up against all this pressure. This damage can ward off potential buyers for a home as well. Woods recommends installing a wall support system to restore the value of the home and prevent walls from failing.