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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Failing Foundation in International Falls, MN Repaired with DBS

Homeowners in International Falls, MN had lived in this home since it was built in 1962. They noticed some cracking in the walls, and tracked its progress until it got worse. They noticed their foundation was shifting and settling, causing doors and windows to stick. Looking for a permanent solution DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn was the Design Specialist for the job provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. He discovered significant cracking and shifting in the foundation and therefore recommended several foundation support products as well as a waterproofing system to fully protoect the basement. A DBS foreman and crew first dug and installed a WaterGuard® system connecting it to a SuperSump® Premier Pump System. From there, they installed 4 CarbonArmor® Wall Defense Strips and 10 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams. The homeowners now have a happy, safe, and comfortable home to enjoy for years to come!

Wall Cracks in International Falls

Cracks in the drywall on the first level of the home are indications of a shifting foundation below.

Drywall Cracking on Main Level

This home had several instances of cracking drywall.

Water Leaking Through Floor Cracks

Water was seeping through floor cracks, causing damage to the floors and furniture.

Floor Cracking in Basement

Cracks in the basement floor show stress on the concrete slab likely due to expanding and contracting soils beneath the home.

External Foundation Wall in International Falls, MN

A stair-step crack on this external wall has widened, allowing the foundation blocks themselves to shift.

Shifting Foundation Blocks

These foundation blocks and visibly shifting, allowing water to reach the basement and weakening the structure of the home.

Stair Step Cracks in International Falls, MN

Stair-step cracks are common in block foundations, and result in walls bowing inward.

Push Piers for a Sinking Foundation

Our crew first dug footings for the 12 push piers around perimeter of the basement.

Push Piers Installed

After our crew installed the push piers, these used a hydraulic system to lift the foundation back to a level position.

A New SuperSump® Premier Pump System Installed

This SuperSump® pump has a Zoeller cast-iron pump that is powerful and can pump up to 2,280 gallons per hour.

CarbonArmor® Wall Defense Straps

The CarbonArmor® system utilizes epoxy and carbon fiber strips to strengthen and stabilize foundation walls that are cracked or bowed.

CarbonArmor® Installed

The CarbonArmor® system is backed by a 25-year warranty.

PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System

To permanently stabilize the basement walls, the production crew installed 10 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.