Basement Cracks and Bowing Walls
About Basement Cracks and Bowing Basement Walls
Basement walls below grade are especially susceptible to foundation problems. 
Basement walls bear not only the load of the structure above, but they also bear the weight of outside soils. When soils expand or contract with changes in the water table, the result is a change in pressure against the basement walls. Hydrostatic pressure is intensely powerful and, as soils expand, the pressure against the basement walls builds up resulting in basement cracks and bowing in basement walls.
Basement cracks usually get worse with time and are a serious indicator of foundation failure. If you notice bowing walls or cracks in your basement walls, Drive Rite installers offer a free foundation repair estimate.
How We Stabilize Cracking Basement Walls
Tieback Anchors
The Drive Rite Tension Anchor system (also commonly referred to as Tie Back Anchors) utilizes helical pier technology to stabilize bowing walls.
Tension Anchors are driven deep into the soil until they build up enough torque to secure the wall. Plates are attached to the anchors and final pressure adjustments are made for maximum stability.
