Foundation Problems Photo Album: Stone and Concrete Foundation Wall Failure, Derry, NH

This homeowner in Derry, NH reached out to Erickson to help them solve the problem of their failing foundation wall. The wall was part stone and part concrete. The stone section was crumbling, allowing for water and sand to pour into the basement area. Erickson's team installed PowerBraces to stabilize the wall, as well as an auxillary concrete wall to both help stabilize and clean up the look of the basement.

Broken Stone and Concrete Wall

View of the wall during inspection. The stone foundation is crumbling away and becoming unstable.

Stone Foundation Repair

Another photo of the foundation before repairs.

Forming New Wall

PowerBrace steel wall supports are installed first, seen here sticking up to the ceiling. The forms for the new concrete wall are placed around these braces, which will eventually be surrounded by concrete.

Reinforcing the New Wall

Before concrete is poured within the form, steel rebar is put in place between the PowerBrace supports.

Complete Wall Support

The new wall is poured around the PowerBrace supports. The system has completely stabilized the once failing stone foundation wall.

Finished View

View of the new concrete foundation wall. Instead of replacing the stone foundation wall piece by piece, this system is much more cost effective, completely stabilizes the wall, and looks much cleaner.