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Unstable soil can create a number of serious problems for a basement. One of the most common issues it causes is bowed walls. As a home’s foundation, walls are bombarded with excessive lateral loads, often forcing them to bend inward. This can result in the compromised structural integrity of a house. Fortunately, there are a few different ways to fix bowed walls and restore their strength. Dwyer Company offers the residents of Lexington and Louisville, KY, and West Chester, OH, some of the most effective techniques used in the industry to repair bowed walls.

Below, they give an overview of the different remedies available, so you know your options if you encounter this type of damage in your home:

  • Steel Wall Anchors: Wall anchors may be applied to the exterior of bowed walls to straighten them back into place. Anchors are drilled into position and held steady with a steel rod that connects them to the interior wall plate. The rod is continuously tightened as the wall begins to straighten out slowly.

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  • Steel Beams: Another way to repair bowed walls is to secure steel beams to the inside of the basement wall. The system is set in place by tying each beam into the home’s framework along the length of the wall. The beams will brace the bowing wall and keep it from continuing to shift inward.
  • Carbon Fiber: When using carbon fiber to fix bowed walls, the material may come in either sheets or strips. It is installed over the wall and tied to the wood framing. Then, it’s usually attached with epoxy to ensure the wall is supported. This method is typically less expensive than steel but only works when there has been minimal bowing.

If you discover bowed walls, contact a foundation repair contractor right away to explore possible solutions. Waiting too long to address the situation can cause more extensive, costly damages. To request a free repair estimate, call Dwyer Company in Lexington at (859) 231-0998, Louisville at (502) 489-5438, or West Chester at (513) 777-0998. You can also visit them online to learn more about the services they provide. 

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