Boathouse and Guest Cabin Stabilized in Hayward, WI
This boathouse was settling more each season. Cracks and shifting foundation blocks were cause for concern, so the owners contacted DBS for a permanent solution.
Block Foundation Failing in Hayward, WI
This shifting in this cinderblock foundation is worsening each season. Freezing and thawing soils cause significant movement over time.
Settling Corner of the Hayward Cabin
Due to the failing foundation, this corner of the cabin was sinking significantly, leading to uneven floors inside the boathouse.
Stairstep Cracks Visible from the Outside of the Structure
Expansive soils other forces of nature are common causes of foundation failure ni Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Helical Piers Driven Beneath Water's Surface
Our team will route the helical pies beneath the water's surface at the home's foundation.
Steel Beams to Go Here
The wooden supports seen beneath this cabin need additional support. Our team will install supplemental I-beams to permanently stabilize the cabin.
Steel I-beam in Place
Our team installed 87 feet of steel beams beneath the structure.
Supplemental Beam in Place Beneath the Cabin
In order to contend with the moist soil near the shoreline, our Design Specialist created a plan using steel beams beneath the cabin and helical piers on the outside of the cabin.
4 Piering Sites on This Side
Our team excavated the concrete foundation blocks, routed a steel I-beam beneath the cabin, and hydraulically drove helical piers into the ground.
Helical Piers Transfer Weight to Stable Soil
It's common for shoreline structures to experience movement from soil fluctuations. This cabin is now stabilized with helical anchored well below the soil.
Helical Piering Site in Hayward, WI
Once installed, this heavy-duty foundation support product has a small footprint.
Shoreline Boathouse in Hayward, WI Stabilized by DBS
Galvanized steel beams and helical piers now support this boathouse against further movement.
Helical Piers Driven Beneath Water's Surface
For structures sitting at the water's edge, it's important for the foundation support to stand up to swelling soil and heaving due to frost.
Hayward, WI Cabin Now Supported with Helical Piers
The DBS foundation repair team installed helical piers around the boathouse perimeter in order to fully stabilize this structure.
