What is a Waler Wall Support System and Why Would my Home Need One?
The Waler Wall Support System is engineered to add structural stability to a previously bowed wall. We install them laterally to stabilize the foundation wall from further inward movement. They are adjustable and, in some cases, used to push a wall back out. They are a great option for homeowners that do not have space for a ground anchor system or for people that do not have time to adjust the system after installation.
Is the Waler Wall Support System the Same as a Railroad Tie or I-beam?
Our waler system differs from the standard I-beam, traditionally installed to fix a bowing wall, because they are adjustable. The anchoring system we install is entirely manufactured from steel. It consists of a 3×5 box beam structural steel tube. The tube is anchored to the floor with a steel footplate and anchored at the top to the floor joist system with a steel adjustable bracket. The standard I-beam setup uses wood instead of steel for the upper attachment. This makes our anchoring system much stronger and adjustable.
What is the Process of Installing the Waler Wall Support System?
The walers are installed on the foundation wall, which will run from the floor up into the floor joist system where they will be attached by the adjustable steel bracket system. This gives the wall full lateral support. As for installation time, the steel will all be precut and ready to install when the crew arrives to install them. This allows for a quick install time and the disruption is kept to a minimum in your home. Once the crew has the waler installed, they will tighten them up to contact and hold the wall.
