Wall Anchors

Is your basement wall showing signs of damage like cracks or bowing? These issues indicate your foundation walls need extra reinforcement. With a reliable wall anchor system from AFS Foundation Repair, you can stabilize your foundation and prevent further deterioration. 

AFS provides long-lasting basement repair services with wall anchor installations that stabilize damaged basement walls. Our wall anchors reinforce your home’s basement now and avoid the high costs of full replacement down the road. 

What are Basement Wall Anchors?

Wall anchors are steel brackets that get embedded into both the basement walls themselves and the ground surrounding them. A wall anchor system consists of two main components: 

• Anchor brackets secured to the inside of the basement wall with expansion bolts. 
• Steel rods that connect the brackets to pins drilled deep into stable soil. 

The anchors extend into stable ground further away from your foundation. This creates adequate reinforcement for your basement walls by redistributing their weight away from weakened soil. Wall anchors also halt lateral movement and continue to stabilize the foundation as they are tightened. 

Signs You Need Wall Anchors

Typical signs your home’s foundation needs wall anchors include: 

• Basement Wall Cracks: Horizontal cracks along walls or stair-step cracks in corners mean the walls are shifting inwards. 
• Bowing Walls: Walls that appear to be bowing or tilting in at the top or bottom need reinforcement. 
• Water in Your Basement: Water coming in through cracks usually leads to water damage to personal property. 
• Musty Odors: Musty odors are a sign that water has intruded into the basement and mold is growing inside. 

By installing wall anchors at the first signs of damage, you can stop these problems from worsening. 

Are Basement Wall Anchors Necessary?

Stabilizing compromised foundation walls with a wall anchor system is important if you want to avoid more structural damage. Wall anchors also help stop water from entering your basement through wall cracks. 

Neglecting cracks or bowing walls could also lead to mold growth, potentially unsafe living conditions, or even widespread structural collapse. Acting as soon as you can is always to your benefit. 

We recommend using wall anchors as part of a comprehensive basement waterproofing plan as well. Installing waterproofing measures like interior drains or vapor barriers makes your wall anchors even more effective.

Benefits of AFS Wall Anchors

AFS Foundation Repair installs fully customized wall anchor systems with numerous advantages: 

• Stop lateral movement and stabilize failing foundation walls 
• Raise and straighten bowing or cracking walls into structurally sound position 
• Transfer foundation pressure to stable soil outside the home 
• Prevent continued widening of existing cracks 
• Avoid costly foundation replacement 
• Receive a transferable limited lifetime guarantee 

Our proprietary wall anchors also integrate seamlessly with other solutions like drainage systems or carbon fiber reinforcement. 

How We Install Wall Anchors 

Our certified wall anchor installation process involves: 

1. Digging small pits outside the foundation to expose the walls 
2. Drilling guide holes for the anchor rods into solid soil 
3. Fastening steel brackets onto the foundation walls 
4. Hydraulically driving anchor rods until resistance is met 
5. Attaching the extending rods to the wall brackets 
6. Backfilling the pits once brackets are secured in place 
7. Making incremental tightening adjustments over time to straighten walls 

Proper wall anchor installation is critical to stabilizing foundation walls and restoring structural integrity. As leading local experts, AFS Foundation Repair follows exact specifications, so your wall anchor system provides maximum reinforcing strength. 

Why Our Wall Anchor Solution Is the Best Choice for Your Home

AFS offers customization, annual maintenance plans, financing, and a lifetime guarantee that’s transferable to new owners. AFS Foundation Repair also offers other solutions like interior drainage to aid our wall repair tools.  

With expert engineering and professional service in the Southeast for over two decades, we are the leading foundation repair company in Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, and Florida. 

Choose AFS Wall Anchors for Your Basement Repair Needs

For permanent protection against foundation damage, trust the wall anchor system from AFS Foundation Repair. Our locally manufactured wall anchors keep your home’s foundation securely anchored for a lifetime. 

Schedule a free inspection and learn how wall anchors can stabilize your compromised foundation. Reinforce your home’s foundation today and stop damage in its tracks with AFS wall anchors!