Cracked and Bowing Foundation Walls in Gilbert, MN
Our Design Specialist carefully measured the type of cracking happening in these Gilbert, MN basement walls. In order to permanently stabilize this foundation, our team installed a PowerBrace™ wall repair system.
Cracked Wall Leaking Water
As seen in the painted portion of the wall, there is a horizontal crack in the foundation wall. This cracked wall is now bowing inward and allowing water to seep in via the cracks.
Existing Sump Basin in Basement
Our basement waterproofing team will install a SingleSafe™ sump pump here. The pump is a heavy-duty 1/3 horsepower (HP) cast-iron Zoeller pump that does most of the pumping, handling up to 2,600 gallons of water per hour
Waterproofing and Foundation Support Systems in Progress in Britt, MN
Our team lines the drain tile with small gravel in order to provide proper drainage and to better allow water beneath the slab to reach the drain tile. It will now be covered in a fresh layer of concrete.
PowerBrace™ Support Beams in Gilbert, MN
Our team installed 4 PowerBrace™ support beams to stop the foundation wall from further movement. These braces are tightened over time in attempt to fully restore the walls to their original position.
Sump Pump Now Installed
Our WaterGuard® drain system will direct all water to this new basement sump pump.
WaterGuard® Surrounds Entire Basement
DBS recommends installing interior drain tile around the entire perimeter of the basement in order to provide maximum protection from basement flooding.
