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Window and Doors Difficult to Open
This home's doors and windows were become difficult to open due to settlement in the foundation.
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Foundation Footing Cracked
This photo shows a portion of the home where the foundation wall has broken away from the footing, another symptom of foundation failure.
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Internal Foundation Wall in Minneapolis, MN
This shifting foundation was cracking in deteriorating in many places.
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Leaning Foundation Wall in Minneapolis, MN
This settling foundation was causing all sorts of trouble with shifting and cracking in the rest of the home.
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DBS Repairs Foundations Rain or Shine
Our crews are still able to complete foundation repair despite cold and snowy conditions.
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Settling in Concrete in Front of Minneapolis, MN Home
Concrete and foundation settlement almost always result as a reaction to the soil around the home. Washout, freezing and thawing, and soil makeup cause our homes to move over time.
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Before: Previous Attempts to Repair Cracks
A large crack can be seen here. Although the crack was patched, the wall remained unsupported.
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PowerBrace™ 75-year Warranty
These steel I-beams carry a 75-year manufacturing warranty that is transferable if the owner ever were to sell the home.
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PowerBrace Beams Restore Walls Over Time
Over time our PowerBrace™ wall support system is tightened in an attempt to bring the now stable walls back to level. This progress is benchmarked by our service team during annual maintenance appointments.
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Foundation Anchors, Now Ready for Piering
Foundation anchors were put into place before the piers were driven into place to support the trouble corner that was sinking the most.
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Push Pier Installed
The steel push-piers are hydraulically-driven into the ground, transferring the weight of the home onto competent, load bearing soil.
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PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System in Minneapolis, MN Basement
This photo shows two walls with PowerBrace™ wall support beams working together to stabilize this basement foundation.