Basement walls often show signs of failure long before they completely give in. In this video, we walk you through the 4 stages of concrete block wall failure:• Stage 1: Stair-step cracks in the corners along mortar joints• Stage 2: Long horizontal crack a few feet down from the top• Stage 3: Blocks starting to shear and shift• Stage 4: Full wall failureIf you see cracks, bowing walls, or shifting blocks in your basement, don't wait until it's too late.
