Photo Album: Bowing Wall Repair using Geolock Channel Anchors in Danville, PA
Homeowners in Danville, PA noticed that their garage wall was bowing inward and was concerned the structure would cave in. After seeing a Liberty Basement Systems ad online, they decided to give us a call. A free inspection was scheduled for Inspector Frank O. to evaluate the bowing wall problem. To permanently solve the customers problem, Geolock Channel Anchors would be the solution he needed.
Geolock Channel Anchors protect foundation walls from any further inward movement. The anchors hold the wall in place and can be tightened during dry seasons to straighten walls over time. This is done by removing the sod on the exterior of the garage wall. A hole is drilled to place the earth plate several feet away from the foundation wall. A steel rod is drilled through the interior wall and attached to the earth anchor. Channel anchors and floor plates are installed on the inside, fastening all the components together.
Upon completion of the job, the customer is worried free knowing their garage wall is permanently stabilized!
Bowing Wall
This is the problem wall that needed to be repaired.
Shifting/Bowing Wall
This angle shows the amount of movement the wall made overtime.
Exterior View of Bowing Wall
From the outside, it can be difficult to notice a wall repair is needed. Holes are made several feet away from the foundation wall to place the earth plates. Steel rods are drilled through the interior wall, attaching to the earth plates to permanently stabilize the foundation wall.
Geolock Channel Anchors
With these anchors in place, the customer no longer has to worry about the foundation wall moving inward. They can be installed year round, and tightened during dry months to further straighten the wall over time.
Installation of GeoLock Channel Anchors
The crew installs the channel anchors and floor plates while making sure everything is level before the anchors are tightened.
