Historically, people have built their homes out of whatever material was available. Foundations were originally constructed of wood, stone, or brick. In the last century, this has gradually changed to concrete foundations. Cinder blocks and poured concrete foundations are roughly the same in terms of strength and durability. However, they can show stress and damage […]
TL;DR: A bowing or bulging basement wall is caused by hydrostatic pressure—water buildup in the soil pushes against the foundation. Ignoring the issue leads to major structural damage, including wall collapse, broken pipes, and costly repairs. Early action saves money—minor bowing can be fixed with carbon fiber straps, while severe cases require wall anchors or […]
You may not immediately notice signs of basement wall bowing. It's usually a slow, gradual process. One of the first warning signs is cracks forming in the wall, which may indicate increasing pressure against your foundation. A bowed or buckling wall is a critical concern because it compromises the structural integrity of your home. Your […]
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[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] It could be that you’ve found cracks in your basement wall and need carbon fiber straps for foundation repair to secure and stabilize your foundation. Maybe you read our blog on […]
When your foundation walls develop significant cracks or start to bow inward (or both!) you need to act quickly. Depending on your situation, the best method for repairing and stabilizing your foundation is carbon fiber straps, wall anchors, or helical tiebacks. At Acculevel, we provide whole-home solutions that are customized to address your specific needs. […]
Simply stated, hydrostatic pressure is important to homeowners because it can damage your foundation. Acculevel has been repairing foundations for more than twenty-five years, and we know firsthand what happens to a foundation when it’s struggling with water damage. There is a gap between what homeowners know -and what they need to know- about hydrostatic […]
If you’ve found a crack in your basement wall, you’re probably worried about it. What caused it? Will it get worse? How should you fix it, and what will the repairs cost? For most of us, our home is our greatest investment. Anything that reduces our home’s value or threatens our security is a very […]
Your home’s foundation is critically important. It’s the base of your home that everything relies on to stay strong. It is essential that you make repairs as soon as you know there’s a problem. But sometimes, a situation gets away from you. If drywall is covering your walls, or you have storage tubs blocking your […]
Core fill is an alternative method contractors use when installing basement waterproofing and repairing a bowing wall conflict. The preferred way to fix a bowing wall is through installing carbon fiber straps. However, installing straps in the traditional way will ruin an interior water drainage system. Core fill resolves this conflict. Started by Andy Beery […]
