Sinking Cabin Foundation Causes Unlevel Floors in Hovland, MN
This cabin in Hovland, MN had issues with sinking and settling of the original foundation, which led an extreme case of uneven flooring. Luckily, the integrity of the walls of this cabin had not been affected yet, but this problem can eventually lead to cracking if left unsolved.
Original Foundation Support Falls Away From Cabin in Hovland, MN
Over time, the original foundation of this home had settled into the soil which caused this column to fall away from the cabin completely.
Shifting Concrete Columns in Hovland, MN
These columns shifted over time due to freezing and thawing. Concrete columns in this region fail all the time because of this cycle.
Concrete Column Ruptures Floorboards in Hovland, MN Cabin
The concrete columns on the perimeter of this cabin had settled so much that the columns supporting the center of the cabin had pushed through the flooring. This cabin was a great candidate for our helical piering solution.
Helical Piers Driven into Ground to Stabilize Cabin in Hovland, MN
An issue with concrete columns is that they settle over time which causes shifting. Helical piers are a great solution for lighter structures such as this cabin because they are drilled into the ground with machinery as opposed to relying on the weight of the structure to drive them into the ground.
Galvanized Steel Helical Piers Ensure Future Plans
Our helical piers are made with galvanized steel which means that they will never rust, and an external sleeve is placed around each pier to prevent bending. The owners of this cabin will now have peace of mind when finishing the interior because of their new sturdy foundation.
DBS Successfully Lifts and Levels Cabin in Hovland, MN
The goal of this project was to correct the uneven flooring by replacing the original concrete column foundation. 10 helical piers were installed around the perimeter of the cabin, and 3 helical tiebacks were also installed in order to ensure no lateral movement would occur, the structure is now level.
Cabin in Hovland, MN on the Edge of Foundation Collapse
The structure appears to be sliding right off of the concrete column in this image. As moisture levels change, the strength of soil is at risk which leads to sinking and settling. Almost all of the concrete columns had shifted drastically over time underneath this cabin, causing the perimeter of the cabin to slouch. Looking for a permanent solution, the owners reached out to DBS.
Faulty Foundation Gets an Upgrade and Saves Cabin in Hovland, MN
Our helical piering solution not only provides better support but can also lift your structure back to its original position. The force used to drive our helical piers into the ground is larger than the weight they will ever need to support, ensuring that they will not fail after being installed. They also come with a 75 year warranty to provide peace of mind.
