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Duluth, MN Stone Foundation is Supported with SmartJack® Support Beams
This Duluth, MN homeowner has a stone foundation that is quite common in the area. Over time the stones have settled, causing the floor of the home's main level to sink. Wanting a permanent solution to this issue, the homeowner reached out to DBS.
A DBS Design Specialist visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the support work in the basement. It was determined that the home would have SmartJack® support beams installed to lift and support the sagging ceiling.
A DBS Foreman and production crew installed 3 SmartJack® XL support beams as well as extra framing of wooden support beams in the ceiling to restore the structural support for the rest of the home.
The homeowner now enjoys a healthy, safe, and supported home!
Foundation Support and Waterproofing for Flooding Basement in Duluth, MN
Homeowners in Duluth, MN had a leaky and wet basement. They knew it was most likely due to cracking in their foundation. In search of a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS.
DBS Design Specialist Rich Johnson visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation support and the waterproofing system.
A DBS foreman and crew installed a new french drain system and CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier along the perimeter of the basement. This system directs all the moisture to the home's existing sump pump.
To permanently stabilize the basement walls, the production crew installed 6 CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing straps and 16 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams. This PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System, is meant to support walls from further movement and can be tightented over time, in order to restore the wall to its original position.
The installation was successful and provided a solid solution to the leaking water and foundation cracks.
Cracked Foundation Causes Leaking in Duluth, MN Home
Homeowners in Duluth, MN had a wet basement that was causing a host of issues. They knew it was most likely due to cracking in their foundation. In search of a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS.
A DBS Design Specialist visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation support and waterproofing systems. A DBS foreman and crew installed a new french drain system and CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier along the perimeter of the basement. This system directs all the moisture to a new SuperSump® Premier Pump System. A new discharge line was installed and connected to our IceGuard® drain outlets. This will prevent wintertime freezing of the discharge line.
To permanently stabilize the basement walls, the production crew installed 8 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams. This PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System, is meant to support walls from further movement and can be tightened over time, in order to restore the walls to their original position. The PowerBrace™ beams are zinc-plated and backed with a 75-year warranty against movement.
The installation was successful and provided a solid solution to the leaking water and foundation cracks!
Failing Sump Pump Replaced With TripleSafe™ Sump Pump In Duluth, MN
These homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help keeping their basement dry. Their sump pump was not functioning properly and water was pooling in their basement.
DBS Design Specialist, Rich Johnsen, went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the home, Rich recommended installing our WaterGuard® subfloor french drainage system and a new TripleSafe™ sump pump. These systems work together to collect and remove water in leaky basements. This home was repaired by DBS Production Manager, Kevin Steffey, and his production crew.
This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable!
Duluth, MN Cracked and Leaky Foundation Repaired by DBS
This homeowner in Duluth, MN had bowing walls in the basement. Over time, this caused an issue with moisture and damaged the basement paneling. After learning about DBS and our wall stabilization service, they reached out to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate.
DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the home, inspecting both the interior and exterior of the foundation walls. Upon assessing the scope of the wall movement, he designed a plan to permanently stabilize the walls using 6 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams.
DBS Foundation Repair Foreman Trevor Ingle and his crew installed the PowerBrace™ system. Attaching the vertical supports to the ceiling joists and concrete floor, this system immediately stabilized the walls. Over time, the PowerBrace™ beams can be tightened to restore the wall to its original position.
