Most homeowners consider their basements in terms of just another room in their house. But a basement also functions as a home’s foundation. Basement foundations are partly or entirely below ground level, consisting of a cement bottom and walls from seven to ten feet high to allow for future build-out.
Although there are several reasons a Baltimore homeowner would opt for a basement foundation, the main one has to do with the versatility of this solution. Namely, a basement foundation allows the owner to expand their living space. Typically, a basement mirrors the square footage directly above it and gives homeowners additional square footage without expanding the home’s footprint or going up additional stories above-ground.
The only problem associated with basement foundations is their design. They’re mostly or entirely underground and prone to moisture issues. For this reason, the owner should look for the most common signs their foundation needs fixing.
If a region has suffered from flooding or extreme rainfall recently, the buildup of water in the soil can create a tremendous force called hydrostatic pressure. Basement walls are designed to support the downward force created by a house, not the lateral force exerted by saturated soils surrounding the home’s exterior. The basement walls can buckle, bow, and flex as pressure builds.
Bowed, flexed, or buckled basement walls are a severe problem and should be evaluated by a professional. If left untreated, the structural integrity of a home may be compromised due to insufficient vertical support of basement walls, putting the residents at risk.
There are a variety of proven solutions for bowing basement walls. Based on the severity of the problem and the homeowner’s particular needs, our experienced technicians will create a customized plan, which typically includes one or more of the following solutions:
Helical tie backs
Wall Anchors
Carbon fiber wall support
Our team of professionals has the knowledge and experience to help restore the integrity of a home’s foundation and basement walls. We aim to provide high-quality service to homeowners and their families in the Baltimore area. Call us today.
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Accurate Builders of the Chesapeake provide foundation, basement, and crawlspace installation and repair for the greater Baltimore area homeowners.
