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How Groundworks Helped Save
a Legendary Holiday Home
Even one of America’s most iconic holiday homes needs a little help staying on solid ground.
Behind the picture-perfect exterior of this legendary Christmas movie house, some not-so-merry foundation problems were developing. Luckily, Groundworks was on the nice list, stepping in to give this holiday icon the support it needed.
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Holiday Headaches
Bowing Basement Walls
Not everything was merry and bright in the basement. The home’s foundation walls were beginning to bow inward under pressure from the surrounding soil.
Bowing walls aren’t just a cosmetic concern. Over time, they can develop cracks, weaken, and eventually lose their ability to do their most important job: support the home above.
Cracked Bricks and Drywall
Outside, cracks were appearing in the home’s brickwork. Inside, cracks in the drywall told a similar story. The unwanted intruder? Uneven foundation settlement.
As the soil beneath a home shifts, parts of the foundation can sink at different rates. That uneven movement puts stress on the structure, leaving visible cracks. And if left unaddressed, the damage gets worse and worse.
The Groundworks Solution
Basement Wall Anchors
Our team installed wall anchors to stabilize the bowing basement walls and prevent further movement.
These anchors help counteract pressure from the surrounding soil, providing the reinforcement needed to keep the home’s foundation secure.
Consider it a little extra support for a house that’s already had its share of holiday excitement.
Foundation Helical Piers
To address the settlement, Groundworks installed helical piers beneath the home’s foundation.
These engineered steel piers are advanced deep into the ground to reach stable, load-bearing soil, transferring the home’s weight to more reliable support below.
The result? A stabilized foundation and a stronger footing for this holiday landmark.
Keeping the Holiday
Magic Standing
This famous Christmas movie house has a special place in holiday history. And while its big-screen adventures may be legendary, the foundation problems it faced are surprisingly common.
Your home may not be a holiday landmark, but it’s worth protecting just the same.
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