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Photo Album: Cracking Wall in Plymouth, MN Basement Stabilized with PowerBraces

Foundation cracks in this Plymouth, MN home were slowly, but surely, getting worse. Wanting to put a stop to the basement wall movement, the homeowners contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate.DBS Design Specialist George Barry visited the home and designed a plan to stabilize the walls using our PowerBrace™ wall support system. These steel braces are installed to stop wall movement and can be adjusted and tightened over time to account for changing soil conditions.DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his crew installed two PowerBrace™ steel I-beams in the basement. These wall support beams are zinc-plated to prevent rust and corrosion. Attached to the ceiling joists and concrete floor with heavy-duty steel bolts, the unique PowerBrace system can be tightened to restore any bowing or movement. Backed with a 75-year warranty against movement, this homeowner now has a rock-solid solution to protect their home from foundation failure.

Cracks in Plymouth, MN Foundation Wall

Cracks in the top portion of this wall indicate pressure from soil conditions on the exterior of the wall.

Cracks in Plymouth Wall Have Worsened

Cracks in your basement walls will not get better with time. It's best to get a foundation expert like DBS in to assess the situation sooner than later.

PowerBrace™ Installation Underway in Plymouth

Our team used a steel bracket to attach the PowerBrace™ beam to the joists seen here.

Steel I-Beam Anchored to Concrete Floor

With two anchor points, this steel brace is set in place and will prevent the wall from any further cracking or movement.

PowerBrace™ Beams Restore Walls Over Time

This unique wall support system comes with a torque wrench that is used to tighten the beams over time. The DBS service team recommends a visit from us at least once yearly to benchmark and tighten the beams.