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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Cracked Foundation Leads to Leaky Basement in Duluth, MN

This Duluth, MN resident had been living in this home for over 50 years. They had some cracking in the foundation, but it hadn't really caused any trouble until about 5 years ago, when cracks in the foundation were starting to worsen. Water was leaking into the basement through the cracked foundation and causing damage to their wall panels.DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the home and provided a thorough inspection and a free, no-obligation estimate for the bowing basement walls. He proposed our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System to permanently stabilize and restore the shifting foundation.DBS Foreman Zach Royer and his crew first excavated the soil around the home's exterior to prep for a wall straightening procedure. Then they installed 10 PowerBrace I-beams, connecting them to the basement's concrete floor and ceiling joists. Initial tightening by our crew was done to immediately straighten the wall's position. These beams will be tightened over time by our service department with the goal of restoring the wall to its original position. The homeowner can now rest easy knowing that their home has been thoroughly supported by DBS.

Supported Foundation in Duluth, MN

10 PowerBrace™ I-beams were installed around the perimeter of this basement to provide permanent wall support.

PowerBrace™ Support Beams Warrantied

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

Support Beams in Duluth, MN

This steel I-beam is attached the basement ceiling rim joist.

PowerBrace™ System is Tightened Over Time

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.

Bottom Block Exposed

Our Design Specialist measured over 4 inches of the bottom foundation block exposed, a symptom of major foundation settlement.

Cracking and Bowing Walls in Duluth, MN

Foundation troubles are almost always connected to what the soil around your home is doing. In our region, freezing and thawing conditions put lots of pressure on basement walls throughout the year.

Homeowner Wants Appliances to Stay Dry

The foundation cracks were causing leaking and water to pool in the basement. This can of course cause permanent damage to walls, floors, important utilities, appliances, and other personal items.

Water Damage Seen in Duluth, MN Basement

The discoloration on the floor and walls is a tell-tale sign of water intrusion in this basement.

Cracking and Water Damage to Foundation in Duluth, MN

The cracks in this Duluth, MN wall are quite evident at this point. Not wanting the wall to worsen, the homeowner had a foundation support system installed.