Foundation Repair Photo Album: Bowing & Sheared Foundation Wall Repaired in Marlette, MI
This homeowner in Marlette, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because her foundation wall was severely cracked, bowing inward, and shearing at the bottom. Basically, it was in pretty bad shape and desperately needed fixing. She was very worried, but HomeSpec assured her we could fix the problem permanently.
Senior foreman Ryan Loop and his crew were able to install the PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System to prevent further inward movement of the wall and prevent a full collapse. The shearing at the bottom of the wall was also repaired, as well as the cracks in the mortar.
Cracked Foundation
The wall was covered in horizonal and stair-step cracks.
Sheared Wall
This is a sign that your foundation wall is under serious stress, and common with block wall foundations.
Bulging Foundation Wall
You can see the wall bulging, and how dangerous it can be.
PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System
This system consists of steel I-beams that stabilize the wall and prevent the bowing from worsening.
Shearing Repaired
The sheared area of the wall needed to be repaired to provide support for the blocks above.
