What Causes Basement Walls to Bow and Tip
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- Why do basement walls bow? We decided to talk to the co-founder of Fortress Stabilization Systems to discuss why basement walls bow and what can you do to fix it? Also a pilaster is a rectangular column, especially one projecting from a wall. Need help with bowed wall? crawlspaceninj...
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At 1:42 - I was not aware that home building techniques in the 1970s/1980s changed from using cinderblocks to using poured foundation walls, or that cinderblock walls are more likely to bow out and crack, although I suppose it's common sense if you think about it, especially if the cinderblock foundation wall has no rebar reinforcement inside the hollow cavities.
Keep in mind Todd was speaking about his location. I don't think nationally that has happened because in our area cinder block construction is still common. Thanks for watching.
Excellent discussion. I appreciate the common language he used to describe the scenarios. As an engineer that deals with these issues you oftentimes find yourself trying to "explain" it to the homeowner. Keep the water away from collecting outside the walls and you shouldn't have any issues! Drainage is key.
Thank you for your feedback! We've got a few more videos with Todd lined up. We really enjoyed learning from him.
He knows his stuff.
Yes it was a blessing to have him share his knowledge, more videos of him to come. thank you
What he meant when he said "They didn't load the pilasters" is that they didn't put any weight on the top of them to add tensile strength. The pilasters were attached to the walls, but they weren't secured from the top with a "DOWN VECTOR" so, it was just the wall supporting the wall, and they were usually secured at the bottom into the slab. And I have seen actual cinder block. Try hitting one of those with a Hilti gun. Frankly, the best house is a big fat slab home with a ten foot grade away from the house with about 6 inches of the concrete above ground. Get the roof water away from the house. Borate the home after its framed, and enjoy 50 years without home repairs.
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing your insight!