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As we showed you on our Home Page, the Bowed Wall Co system has distinct advantages over other wall bracing systems. No system will actually bring the wall back to its original "as built" condition without correcting the cause of the problem

·	Clogged gutter and / or down spouts which allow rain water to come directly off the roof and collect near the outside base of the wall.
·	Down spout extensions being to short, depositing the rain water from the roof to close to the outside wall.
·	Poor drainage around the house thus causing water from neighboring lot to collect against the wall of your house.
·	Poor earth gradient immediately next to the outside walls for your house. The dirt next to your house is lower than it is 6 feet away from your house.

All these things can be the root cause of the bowed wall problem, and until they are corrected, the problem will persist. Fortunately, most of the corrections can be handled by a typical do-it-yourselfer.

·	Make certain that all gutters are free from all debris such as leaves, sticks and the occasional wayward ball. Water should flow freely from anywhere on the roof to the down spout drains. Make certain all down spouts are not clogged.
·	All down spout extensions must extend a minimum of six feet from the outside wall of the house, and beyond any bordered landscaping features such flower gardens and shrubs.
·	Most important, if the ground near to your house is higher than immediately next to your house, all the rain water falling on that ground will flow down hill and settle next to your house. You must be certain that this water flows around your house rather than towards it. Decorative rock and other landscaping material doesn't count. Water will flow right through these materials. The hard packed dirt underneath the landscaping directly around your house must be higher than the dirt further out.

Most bowed wall problems are not caused by any inherent weakness in the wall itself, but rather by a build up of hydrostatic (water) pressure pushing against the outside of the wall. This water pressure build up can come from several sources, including:

Bowed Walls guarantees your satisfaction with our Bowed Walls Bracing Kits. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with the kit upon its arrival, you may return the kit for a refund. Be sure to see our Guarantee Page for complete details.