Bowing Foundation Wall
Bowing Foundation Wall is a structure defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. A bowing wall indicates active lateral pressure and usually warrants a structural engineer's evaluation before purchase.
Bowing Foundation Wall is a structure defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. A bowing wall indicates active lateral pressure and usually warrants a structural engineer's evaluation before purchase.
What causes bowing foundation wall?
A bowing foundation wall deflects inward under hydrostatic and soil pressure, a more serious condition than typical cracking.
What we check
We sight along walls, measure deflection, and look for horizontal cracking and shear at the base.
Why it matters
A bowing wall indicates active lateral pressure and usually warrants a structural engineer's evaluation before purchase.
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