Photo Album: Foundation Wall is Failing, East Wakefield, NH
This homeowner in East Wakefield, New Hampshire has had concerns with their foundation wall since they moved into their home 10 years ago. After realizing that this home isn't their forever home, they decided that they would need to preserve the value of the home and make necessary repairs. One of the first repairs on the list was horizontal cracks in their foundation wall. They decided to call EFS for a free inspection.
Michael LaMalfa inspected the interior and exterior of the foundation. Michael found that the foundation wall is in stage 2 wall failure. The wall has long horizontal cracks and steps cracks, which are indicators that the wall is failing. Michael recommended installing Geolock Wall Anchors on the foundation wall.
Crew Lead Spencer Ladd and his team installed 4 Geolocks on the foundation wall in the basement to stabilize the wall. The 4 Geolcoks are evenly distributed over the length of the wall. A trench was dug 10ft outside of the foundation wall to install the other end of the Geolock anchors.
Horizonal and Step Cracks on Foundation Wall
4 Geolocks are to be installed to stabilize the wall.
First Geolock Installed
The first Geolock is installed over the step cracks.
Trench Holds Geolock
A trench is dug 10' from the foundation wall to hold the other end of the Geolocks in place.
4 Geolocks are Installed
The Geolocks is installed on the foundation wall to add stability to the wall.
Trench is Filled
After all of the Geolocks is installed, the team fills the trench with dirt.
