Vertical Wall Restraints / Deadman Anchors
Installing Structural Restraints/Wall Bracing
Anchored I-Beams
Poor drainage and shifting soils around the exterior of the home can result in the foundation walls leaning inward. When soil gets wet it expands which can put pressure on foundation walls, causing them to bow inward. Wall bracing allows your foundation to continue its primary function of supporting the home. We use steel I-beam structural restraints installed according to engineering specifications. We anchor them directly into the concrete floor and attached to the floor joists with steel brackets and bolts, or solid bridging, stopping inward wall movement in its tracks!
Deadman Anchors
Deadman anchors can be installed in cases where restraints are not advisable. These anchors are installed by excavating a trench parallel to the foundation wall. Holes are then drilled through the foundation wall and galvanized threaded rods are run through the wall and into the trench. Steel rebar is placed in the trench and then filled with concrete. The rods are attached to steel plates on the inside of the foundation wall and then tightened. These anchor systems can be tightened as needed to prevent any further lateral movement.
