Bowing walls are caused by hydrostatic pressure, which occurs when groundwater collects near the foundation walls of your Point Pleasant home and exerts a great deal of strain on them. Because the foundation walls are part of what supports the rest of your house, if they are compromised, the rest of your house will be as well. The concrete blocks begin to detach themselves from the mortar joints as the wall leans inward, effectively shattering the wall. The groundwater that had been pushing up on the wall starts to seep through, and it’s no longer just an uneven wall to be concerned about. A flooded basement or crawl space results in humidity, which is a separate issue.
Mold begins to form in your crawl space or basement, posing a health risk as the spores spread throughout your home. When it comes to circulation, the humid, moldy air in your crawl space or basement can affect the temperature of the rest of your house, raising your energy bills as your HVAC system tries to combat it. Wood rot is caused by mold in your crawl space or basement, which affects the floor joists and causes bouncing, sagging floors. All of these problems are caused by the leaks from a buckling wall. If this sounds laborious and costly, you may be disappointed to learn that it can be far worse.
If the situation is allowed to progress, the upstairs portion of the house will be severely impacted. The home begins to break in several places when one of the main support structures (the wall) fails. As the foundation wall bends, cracks in the drywall, ceiling, tile floors, and window frames will appear. As the frames shatter and distort with use, doors and windows will jam, and your floor will become uneven. To avoid any of these problems, consult your local specialists for a repair solution as soon as you see bowing walls.