David S. of Contoocook, New Hampshire was experiencing where his retaining wall that was holding up his second-level porch had been bowing. David had seen this problem getting worse over time and felt now would be a good time to get it repaired. David called Erickson Foundation Solutions to see about a free inspection.
Senior Design Specialist Michael LaMalfa came to the home and inspected the bowing retaining wall. He confirmed the wall was bowing and that it needed to be replaced with a new retaining wall.
Crew Lead Nick Carelli and his team came to the home and dismantled the old retaining wall and then poured a new retaining wall, as well as built up the dirt around the retaining wall.
Retaining Wall is Bowing and Needs to be Replaced, Contoocook, NH
The wall is going to be dismantled and rebuilt so it can hold up the porch above.
Drilling Hole for Rebar
Dave Elliott drilled holes so they can insert rebar into the holes.
Team Pours Concrete into the Form
The form for the wall is secured and then the team pours concrete into the form to create the new wall.
After Concrete Sets the Form is Removed
After the form is removed the team chips and saws off any unwanted excess concrete to make the concrete smooth.
Dirt is Built Up Behind the Wall Again
The team brings back all the dirt they had to remove at the beginning of the project and packs it back in place.
