fixing a broken wall

Unfortunately, we have had to take the time and money to repair basic structure before beginning to finish parts of the basement. This wall was badly breached. We used 'L' shaped steel on the inside and outside, running bolts through all of it to pull the wall back strait and solid. Then it had to be re-sealed. We discovered that none of the cells in the block were filled with concrete, at least every third one should have been. Bummer for us.

repairs, repairs, repairs.....

Here we are working on repairs to the basement wall. One of the walls was buckled really bad, so you see Bruce here jacking it back out. We will have to reinforce the wall and re-seal it on the outside. That is why we have excavated near this basement wall. The dog is enjoying the cool floor and it seems a toad has found its way in also!