Can I Still Get Basement Wall Anchors If My Yard Is Small?

When basement walls are bowing due to hydrostatic pressure, it is considered to be severe structural failure. This failure affects the entire house and should be repaired as soon as possible before other issues arise throughout the home. To fix bowing walls, one of the best solutions is to stabilize them with wall anchors. Wall anchors are strong, steel plates that are attached to the inside of the bowing wall. Steel rods connect the other plates, which are placed outside the home in stable soil that will not budge.

The idea is to tighten the rod until it applies enough pressure to the wall to stabilize it, and because the outer anchors are in stable soil, no matter how much the soil around the foundation shifts, your wall will not be affected. However, this method does require excavation and the rods need to be placed at least 10 feet away from the foundation wall itself. If you and your neighbor’s property line is too close or the bowing wall in question is facing an area outside that cannot be excavated, what can be done to fix the bowing wall? Luckily, Tar Heel Basement Systems has the solution to any problem. The answer is The IntelliBrace™ Wall Repair System.

Our IntelliBrace™ Wall Repair System is a bracing solution for bowing walls that does not require exterior excavation. Steel I-beams are secured to the joists above the wall with brackets, and as the beams are tightened, they apply enough pressure to stabilize the basement wall and prevent further bowing. IntelliBrace™ is a great solution for those that don’t have the yard space for a wall anchor system and need a non-invasive solution to their foundation problems. Installation can usually be done in a single day, and after some time, the braces actually straighten out the walls.