Bowing Walls

If you’ve noticed that your basement walls are buckling, bowing, or leaning, it might be time for bowing wall repair. Water-saturated soil outside your foundation and poor drainage can lead to hydrostatic pressure building up and pushing against your foundation. This can cause the walls to shift, bow, and crack. Eventually, it can cause structural instability throughout your home and require you to replace entire walls.

At Bluebird CFW Foundation Repair & Waterproofing, we have been helping homeowners and commercial property owners repair bowing basement walls for over 20 years. Our team’s experience allows us to provide effective and efficient service. Contact us today for a free inspection and no-obligation quote.

What Causes Bowing Basement Walls?

Bowing basement walls are caused by lateral pressure from the soil or tree roots around your foundation. Often, this is caused by hydrostatic pressure due to a high water table. If water builds up around your basement and is not diverted by an efficient drainage system, it can cause the soil around your basement to shift and expand. The expansion of the soil will push against the basement, causing the walls to bow inward.

Another common cause of bowing walls is freeze-thaw cycles. When the soil around your basement freezes in cold weather, the volume of the soil increases and pushes against your foundation walls. As the soil thaws, it shifts and shrinks. This cycle can exert pressure on the foundation walls, leading them to crack or bow. Bowing walls are very common in areas with clay soil.

How Does Bowing Basement Wall Repair Work?

We take a comprehensive approach to repairing your bowing basement walls, making sure that we implement appropriate solutions to provide long-term stability. Here is how our process works:

Waler Wall Braces 

Waler wall braces are a foundation wall repair system made of steel. They are designed to stabilize bowing or buckling basement walls and, in some cases, will allow you to straighten the bowing wall. In this system, vertical walers are attached to floor and joist brackets, providing comprehensive support and stability for your basement walls. Braces are installed between joists to provide additional stability.

Waler wall braces are a minimally invasive solution that provides total stability for your basement. By preventing further inward movement, this solution prevents additional bowing. This solution protects your home from structural instability without requiring you to replace entire basement walls. Bluebird CFW provides a 25-year warranty on waler wall braces.

Carbon Fiber Straps

Carbon fiber straps are one of the most reliable methods for stabilizing bowing walls. The straps are installed on the interior walls, making this dependable solution less intrusive and less expensive than other traditional methods. Made from highly durable material, they prevent further inward movement of the wall.

Carbon fiber straps are lightweight and easy to install. They can be nearly invisible when painted. They are non-corrosive, which eliminates the need for constant maintenance.

Signs You Need Bowing Wall Repair 

Not sure when to call a professional? Here are some signs that you need bowing wall repair:

• Stair-step cracks: Stair-step cracks typically occur in brick, block, and masonry foundation walls and are a classic sign of foundation problems caused by hydrostatic pressure.
• Diagonal or horizontal cracks: These cracks are a sign of significant structural movement, such as bowing, buckling, or sheering.
• Bulging, bowing, or leaning: Walls that are bulging or bowing indicate a significant structural problem. If not addressed quickly, walls will continue to bulge and lean and may ultimately collapse.

If you notice any of these signs, call Bluebird CFW for bowing wall repairs.

Why Choose Bluebird CFW for Bowing Wall Repair 

Bluebird CFW offers a superior level of service that protects your home for the long term.

• Free Inspection: We offer a free, no-obligation inspection for every job. We will investigate the underlying problems and recommend the best solutions.
• Industry Standard Techniques and Materials: Our experts use industry-standard techniques and materials to provide your home with the best level of care and safe repair solutions.
• Financing Options & Low-Interest Payments: Bluebird CFW offers financing options and low-interest payment solutions. Get in touch with us to learn more.
• Limited Transferable Warranty: Our solutions are covered by transferable warranties. Depending on the solutions we recommend, your repair will be covered by either a 25-year or lifetime warranty.

Contact Bluebird CFW for Bowing Basement Wall Repair 

Contact the experts at Bluebird CFW Foundation Repair & Waterproofing for reliable, comprehensive, and cost-effective bowing basement wall repair. Schedule a free inspection today.