The stair stepping crack is risky to all foundation types and is the first sigh that you homes foundation has a problem.
The stair stepping continues down the wall of the foundation.
The earth is used to create a wedge that will make sure the bowing wall does not get worse.
To create the earth wedge that will hold the home long rods are drilled out of the home to the outside.
The plates are installed to make sure the wall does not move anymore.
The Wal plates are very low profiles and take up little room in the home.

Wall Stabilization in Davenport, IA

Wall Stabilization System installed to help a cracked and bowing wall.