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If your basement wall is pushing in, bowing, and or cracking, it’s time to have the foundation experts at ABT inspect it. With our FREE INSPECTION PROGRAM, we will give you an honest opinion on the condition of your basement wall based on years of experience and knowledge. If repairs are needed, we will provide you with a free, written estimate. If repairs are not needed, we'll let you know that too!!
To repair a basement wall that is cracked, bowing, and/or pushing in, you need the correct method for northeastern Wisconsin’s soil type. The soil type we have here causes many problems for our region’s basement walls. Add to that our Wisconsin weather with rain and snow and cycles of freezing and melting, and you’ve got a recipe for basement wall problems.
With ABT Foundation Solutions, Inc., you get the correct method the first time to fix your basement wall. We are members of the WAFRP, Wisconsin Association of Foundation Repair Professionals. This association has worked with independent engineers to study soil conditions right here in Wisconsin and prescribe the best methods available for repairing home foundations in this area.
Attention -- REALTORS -- HOME INSPECTORS
Take advantage of our FREE INSPECTION PROGRAM to assist your clients. We will provide a written inspection report to you and your client.
If you have a basement wall that is
pushing in, bowing and cracked, there
is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The
repair should take into consideration
the type of wall, the type of soil outside
the wall and future use of the property.
Let’s look at some of the considerations when fixing your basement wall:
1. True or False: Soil conditions are the same throughout the United States.
2. True or False: One method will repair all basement walls.
3. True or False: Excavation is not required to properly repair a basement wall.
4. True or False: There are approved standards for Wisconsin in basement wall repair.
5. True or False: All basement repair companies belong to WAFRP (Wisconsin Association of Foundation Repair Professionals).
(1) False; As you probably are aware, soil conditions vary greatly. Soil content can consist of sand, rock, clay, peat, etc. depending on your location. Homes in Northeastern Wisconsin are typically surrounded by clay, and sometimes sand. Soil conditions must be known in order to provide the correct solution for basement repair.
(2) False. Each basement is unique and the problems they may experience are varied. Each basement must be diagnosed separately. Then a correct solution should be based on the conditions, not a one-size-fits-all approach. At ABT, we have extensive knowledge and experience in basement repair and we have the ability, the equipment and the products & methods to match with your unique basement situation.
(3) False. To repair a basement wall with more than one inch of inward deflection, you must remove the problem. This is why excavation is necessary per WAFRP standards to remove the clay soil which causes a huge amount of pressure pushing into your basement wall. There are other methods that do not require excavation and that can sound appealing since it is less disruptive to your yard. However, per WAFRP standards this would require a site-specifiic engineering study to be completed for your specific issue.
If your wall has less than one inch of inward deflection, you have three options (per WAFRP standards, www.wafrp.com):
1. Do nothing to repair at this time. Monitor for future movement and maintain proper landscaping with a positive pitch away from the home.
2. Install approved engineered steel supports with proper spacing to support walls. (See WAFRP standards)
3. Excavate exterior, straighten walls as best as possible, support walls with engineered steel supports with proper spacing, install new draintile and backfill with ¾" clear stone. (see WAFRP standards)
(4) TRUE!! Standards were prepared by a licensed State of Wisconsin registered structural engineer, specifically for the Wisconsin Association of Foundation Repair Professionals (WAFRP) to address various conditions and foundation repair standards. Be sure that the contractor you choose adheres to these tested standards on your basement repair (http://www.wafrp.com/).
(5) False. Check with your contractor or on http://www.wafrp.com/ to verify that they are members of this organization. WAFRP holds contractors accountable for standards of ethics and methods and technical expertise to assure that you are getting the correct repair for a permanent solution.
When you call ABT Foundation Solutions, Inc., your home will be fixed right the first time. We believe that you will find ABT Foundation Solutions, Inc. to be a professional company providing personal, friendly service. From our sales department and installation crews to the office personnel, our experienced staff can give you the information and service you need.
We offer a warranty that transfers with the home if you should decide to sell within the warranty period.
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