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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Cracked and Leaking Foundation in Superior, WI Fixed with Supportworks Products

Homeowners of this home in Superior, WI noticed that cracks in their foundation worsening. Quite of bit of water was reaching the basement, causing mildew and undesirable conditions after rains and spring thawing. They were referred to DBS and reached out to us is hopes of a permanent solution. DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn was the Design Speciliast for this project and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for both foundation support and a waterproofing system. An expert DBS production crew installed our WaterGuard® System along the perimeter of the basement, as well as CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier on the walls. The system directs all moisture to a new SuperSump® Premier Pump System.The crew also installed 16 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams to stop the movement of the bowing basement wall and restore their original position. These homeowners were happy with the work done and now have a safe and dry basement to enjoy!

Stair-step Cracking

Stair-step cracking of the foundation wall usually points to expansive soils and shifting foundation.

Buckling Wall

Another wall of the basement is buckling due to foundation shifting.

Shearing Foundation

Shearing walls can cause a significant gap between the foundation wall and basement floor and only get worse over time.

Water Damage

White residue left on the foundation blocks is evidence of water seeping into the basement.

Site of the New Sump Pump

Our crews determined that this low-point of the basement would be the best place to install the new sump pump.

Cracking Exterior of Home

Foundation cracks were also found on the home's exterior.

Home's Original French Drain System

Our crews dug around the perimeter of the home to discover the original french drain system was not connected.

Digging Trench for New WaterGuard® System

The DBS production crew dug a new trench around the perimeter of the home.

WaterGuard® Installed Here

WaterGuard® will capture water from the basement and lead it to the sump pump.

WaterGuard® Around Entire Basement

For the most thorough waterproofing possible, we recommend installing WaterGuard® around the entire basement.

16 PowerBrace™ I-Beams Installed

The PowerBrace™ is an I-beam system designed to stabilize failing basement walls and also allow for potential straightening over time.

PowerBrace™ I-Beams Are High Quality

This includes its rust-resistant zinc coating and a design that makes it possible not only to stabilize bowing walls, but also to straighten these walls over a period of time.