Boathouse Stabilization in Brule, WI
River paddle anyone? This picturesque cabin sits on the Brule River and is a beloved family retreat.
Brule, WI Canoe Landing
As you can see, canoe paddlers thrive here! But with a settling dock, a long-term solution was needed.
Dock is Higher Than Canoe Landing
Our Design Specialist measured a difference between the height of the dock and the height of the canoe landing.
Uneven Threshold from Dock to Boathouse
The wooden boathouse is sitting lower than its connected porch.
Wrap-around Porch and Boathouse
Our team will do a combination of lowering and raising certain portions of the wooden walkway and boathouse to create a level and even set of structures going forward.
Soil and Water Freezing Shifts Structures
The freezing and thawing cycle here has caused significant movement over the years.
Soil Washout at Shoreline
Sediment has washed away where the river bank meets the dock. Our team will dig a trench and fill it with gravel to delay further erosion.
DBS Carefully Removed Dock Planks
In order to install the helical piers correctly, our team carefully removed the dock planks.
In Process - Piering and Drainage
In order to slow erosion and add some frost protection, our team installed aggregate gravel between the shoreline and canoe landing.
Helical Piers Anchored to Wooden Supports
Once the steel helical piers are driven to a proper depth, they are then leveled and attached to the dock itself.
Zinc-Plated Steel Piers are Resistant to Rust
DBS uses HelixPro® helical piers from Supportworks. These piers are zinc-coated to prevent rusting and corrosion.
Helical Piers Driven Beneath Water's Surface
Our team used a mini-excavator and hydraulic pressure to drive piers well below the surface to stable soil.
Piers Transfer Weight of Structures to Stable Soil
The DBS helical pier system is designed to transfer the weight of structures onto stable, weight-bearing strata or groundsoil.
Stabilization is Complete!
Helical piers now totally support the end of the canoe landing.
Entire Dock and Canoe Landing Support in Brule, WI
Our foundation repair crew installed 18 piers total to support this dock and canoe landing in Brule, WI.
Supported and Backfilled in Brule, WI
Our production team successfully installed helical piers to protect this family cabin for years to come!
