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Bowing walls are a big problem and a big question we get asked about from homeowners. Bowing walls show that the home\u2019s foundation has inward movement \u2013 meaning it\u2019s becoming less stable over time.<\/p>\n
The soil on the outside of the home causes the walls to bow inside of the home, through what\u2019s called hydrostatic pressure<\/em>. This pressure can be caused by heavy rain, poor drainage, inadequate grading, expansion due to frost, and large tree roots.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, it doesn\u2019t stop there. A driveway, patio or porch can also put pressure on your foundation walls and cause damage.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to tell if a home\u2019s foundation walls are bowing:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once the damage is done, it must be repaired and stabilized against further movement or eventual failure. If you have bowing basement walls, it’s best to have your home inspected by a professional foundation repair contractor who can pinpoint the cause and provide the right solution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bowing walls are a big problem and a big question we get asked about from homeowners. Bowing walls show that the home\u2019s foundation has inward movement \u2013 meaning it\u2019s becoming less stable over time. The soil on the outside of the home causes the walls to bow inside of the home, through what\u2019s called hydrostatic…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":716,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n