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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Wall Support Systems Installed for Foundation Failure in Duluth, MN

This Duluth, MN home was built in 1967. Over the last few years, the owners noticed issues with soil around their home sinking, which inevitably lead to cracks and pressure on the foundation. In need of a permanent solution, the homeowners turned to DBS to save the structural integrity of the entire home.After meeting us at the Duluth Boat and Travel Show, they called DBS and scheduled a free, no-obligation estimate with our Design Specialist James Miller. He diagnosed the foundation issues, and created a plan for the home's repair using a combination of 2 types of wall support systems. Foreman Nick Burley and his crew first affixed 6 CarbonArmor® Wall Defense Straps to the Wall. This Wall Reinforcing System is made with materials 10-times stronger than steel, and prevents further wall movement. Nick and his crew also installed 6 PowerBraces™ Wall Support Beams to the failing foundation wall in order to prevent further movement. These steel beams can been tightened over time to restore the wall to its original position. The customer was happy with the work done and now has a permanent solution they can count on for years to come.

Cracking and Shearing Wall Letting in Water

This wall, located at the back of the house was the main culprit of foundation failure. Our team will install 6 support beams to stop the wall from moving inward, protecting the home's structural integrity.

Shearing Wall in Duluth, MN

Soil has put pressure on the wall causing it to shear. The bottom block is held in place by the concrete footing and thus forces other portions of the wall to disconnect from each other and shift.

Shearing Wall in Duluth, MN

A full inch of wall shearing is a troublesome sign of foundation wall failure.

Shearing Wall and Cracking Creates Water Issues

This Duluth, MN basement was prone to water as seen here with the discoloration in the bottom few feet of the foundation wall.

CarbonArmor® Installed

Once CarbonArmor® are installed and cured, they are backed by a 25-year transferrable warranty.

PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System Installed in Duluth, MN

PowerBrace™ steel I-beams were secured to the floor and ceiling rim joists. The exposed bolt will be tightened over time, to physically restore the wall's original position.

6 PowerBrace™ Beams Installed

The PowerBrace™ beams are zinc-plated and backed with a 75-year warranty against movement.

CarbonArmor® Wall Defense Straps

These CarbonArmor® wall straps are made with materials 10-times stronger than steel. Woven into fabric-like materials, these wall straps are molded to the wall and prevent it from further movement.