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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Cracked Foundation Causes Leaking for Duluth, MN Basement

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.

Stair-step Cracking in Exterior Foundation

This type of cracking is very common on block foundations.

Stair-step Cracking Inside

Here, water has come in through the foundation cracks.

Bowing Wall

Foundation walls undergo a lot of pressure in our climate when freezing soil expand and then contracts in the springtime.

Horizontal Cracks in Foundation

Bowing walls eventually crack in the middle of the wall, as seen here.

Home's Existing Drainage

Our production crew uncovered the original drainage system in the home as they dug a trench for the new drain.

Ready to Install

The crew is now ready to install the new drainage system that will properly direct all water to the home's sump pump.

CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier

CleanSpace® is a wall poly that will guide any moisture into the new drain system.

CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System

The CarbonArmor® Wall Defense Straps hold and protect the wall from further movement inward. 6 straps in total were used in this basement.

PowerBraces™ in Duluth, MN Basement

PowerBraces™ were installed by our production crew.

16 PowerBraces™ Installed

PowerBraces™ are attached to the ceiling rim joists and cement flooring. They are tightened over time and can often times restore the wall to its original position.