Exterior Waterproofing
After our crews excavated the wall and performed an instant wall straightening procedure, we also applied a SentySeal waterproofing membrane for further protection on this portion of wall.
SmartJack Footing in Crawl Space
Our team installed 8 SmartJack support beams in total, connecting them to the support joists in the ceiling.
CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier
The homeowners decided to remove the damaged wooden wall in order to more properly seal the crawl space into basement.
CleanSpace® Covers Crawl Space into Basement
CleanSpace® is a durable, yet flexible material that stops all moisture from passing through it, offering a permanent waterproofing solution.
SmartJack® System Installed
Here, SmartJack beams are used to lift horizontal support beams. This lifting procedure levels out the floor in the main living space and offers continued support for the entire structure.
PowerBrace™ System Installed
The DBS Foreman and crew installed steel I-beams as a part of our PowerBrace wall support system.
Nationally-backed Warranties
PowerBrace™ wall support beams are installed with a 75-year nationally-backed transferable warranty.
Discharge Line Installed Away from Home
After the sump pump was installed, our team connected the discharge line and buried it in the yard, directing all water away from the home.
Existing Drain Tile in Canyon, MN Clogged
As water in the soil makes its way into our basement, it brings sediment with it. Overtime, this can clog and corrode drain pipes, rendering them ineffective.
Wet and Musty Crawl Space in Canyon, MN
This dirt crawl space was collecting a lot of moisture during rainy periods. In turn, this created musty and moldy conditions.
Efflorescence Present on Leaking Wall
This white residue, known as efflorescence, is the substance that is left after water evaporates. High presence of efflorescence indicates lots of water has found its way to the basement.
Basement Room Prone to Leaking
This basement had been partially finished, although the dirt crawl space behind the wood paneled wall was unsealed. This lead to water issues, and musty smells in the basement.
Current Discharge Line
The current outlet for the sump pump was near the home. When water is discharged, it saturates the soil. In this case, the soil around the foundation was taking on too much water, leading it back into the basement.
Dirt Crawl Space Effects Air Quality
50% of the air you breathe in your home comes from the basement or crawl space. If dust and mold are present in those spaces, you can expect that to negatively affect your whole home's air quality.
Cracked and Bowing Foundation Wall in Canyon, MN
This is clear evidence that the cracked wall is leaking water into the basement.
Dirt Crawl Space in Canyon, MN
Here the vertical crawl space support is rotting at the bottom due to prolonged water exposure, putting the structural integrity of the home at risk.
