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A foundation wall refers to a wall which rests on the footers of the house or building’s foundation. This kind of wall is made or designed to provide support for the weight of the house. Since foundation walls are considered a critical part of the construction of a house with a perimeter foundation design, it definitely pays to take the time building them to ensure that the job is done right. Foundation walls that are not built properly will lead to possible house problems or even complete structural failure.

Foundation walls can be made from different materials. The materials should be load bearing. The most popular and common choice among constructors is poured concrete. Stones, blocks and bricks can also be used in making foundation walls. The walls should be designed and built in a way that the weight of the house will be evenly distributed over the footers.

One of the most usual problems with foundation walls is cracking. Cracking can be a result of building the foundation walls in a hurry, or of improper reinforcement of the walls. Natural factors such as earthquakes can also result in the cracking of the foundation walls. Reinforcing, repairing, stabilizing and replacing foundation walls can be done with the help of contracting firms specializing in foundation walls.