Foundation Repair Photo Album: Eveleth, MN Cabin Leveled and Encapsulated by DBS Repair
This recently purchased cabin in Eveleth, MN was in need of some structural support. Its dirt crawl space was causing moisture issues as well a musty smell in the main living space. Because the cabin is not used year-round, they wanted to protect it as much as possible against moisture and fluctuating weather even when they aren't there. They reached out to DBS about our crawl space encapsulation service.
Design Specialist Rich Johnsen visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. Foreman Nick Burley and his production crew installed 8 SmartJack support beams to level the cabin. A CleanSpace® vapor barrier on top of drainage matting to properly seal the dirt crawl space floor. Our ultra-dense TerraBlock™ foam insulation, as well as closed-cell spray foam, were applied to fully seal and regulate temperature in the space. These products work together to keep, cold air, moisture, and pests at bay.
These cabin owners no longer have to worry about uneven floors and structural issues. They were also given a solid solution to protect their cabin against wetness and moisture with our crawl space encapsulation.
Foundation Cracks in Eveleth, MN Cabin
This cabin in Eveleth, MN had foundation issues that was causing uneven floors in the main cabin living space.
Settling Foundation
Overtime, soil conditions affect a home or cabin's foundation. DBS has a variety of foundation repair systems to correct these issues in crawl spaces and basements.
Cracked Foundation in Eveleth, MN
Stair step cracks are a tell-tale sign of foundation settlement. In our northern climate, the freezing and thawing of the soil is one of the main causes of foundation movement.
Musty Crawl Space in Eveleth, MN
Having exposed dirt beneath your living space can support moist conditions. Overtime, excess mold growth.
Crawl Space Supported in Eveleth, MN
The CleanSpace® and SmartJack® System will work together to support this cabin from further settling and wet conditions.