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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Sturdy Steel Beams Replace Old Wooden Beams From The 1940's in Minong, WI

The owners of this cabin built in the 1940s noticed cracking in the sides of their foundation walls, and on the interior as well. This is one of the first indications of sinking and settling of foundational support systems which can eventually lead to wall failure if left alone. They feared that the backside addition may completely detach from the rest of the structure. In hopes of finding a solution to their problem in order to keep the cabin in the family, they called DBS. One of our Design Specialists, Zach Guilliams, visited the property to do a free no-obligation estimate of the problem at hand. After careful evaluation, he determined that the 2 main wooden beams supporting the cabin were the root of the issue. Zach expressed to the owners that our solution to this problem would be to replace the original wooden beams with galvanized steel beams and replace the concrete block support columns with 5 helical piers and 2 SmartJack®. Working Production Manager, George Barry, and his team led the installation for this project, and once finished, this became a permanent solution that will help prevent any further settling of the cabin, and correct cracking that had occurred in the walls. This cabin is now sturdier than it has ever been, and the family can now have peace of mind knowing that their cabin will continue to be passed down for future generations.

Aging Foundation On Cabin in Minong , WI Needs Repair

The family of this 1940's cabin in Minong, WI noticed the foundation beginning to fail as cracks formed on the exterior walls. These columns held up the perimeter of the cabin before DBS stepped in, and it is apparent in this photo that the supports were beginning to fail.

Support Beams Become Warped Under Stress in Foundation of Cabin in Minong, WI

The central wooden support beam of this cabin began to warp as columns began to lean and sink into the soil. It was clear that the main beam supporting the addition needed to be replaced.

Wood Won't Last Forever, Our Helical Piers Are Permanent

2 large wooden beams running the length of the cabin were supported by stacks of cinder blocks and wood, serving as a foundation to this cabin in Minong, WI. It was obvious that this addition was in desperate need of help. Looking for a solution, the owners called DBS hoping to keep the cabin in the family for future generations. One of our design specialists, Zach Guilliams, went out to the property to do a free no-obligation estimate and determined that this cabin was a great candidate for our helical piering & SmartJack® solution.

Helical Piers Replace Toppled Concrete Columns

DBS's solution to the failing foundation on this cabin was to install 2 steel beams to replace the old wooden beams. 5 helical piers and 2 SmartJack® beneath the cabin were driven into the ground in order to support the new beams.

DBS Successfully Installs New Foundation Under Cabin Addition in Minong, WI

Our helical piering solution is engineered to support your structure better than when the original foundation was built. During the installation process, mechanical equipment applies a large force to the piers that they will never experience again, so you can be sure that once they are installed successfully, they will not fail.

Crack In Foundation Wall Raises Concerns of Addition Falling Off

Cracks that are discovered in foundation walls indicate signs of foundation failure. On this cabin in Minong, WI, the owners mentioned that the cracks began to form about a decade ago, and they have only grown bigger since then. The owners were concerned about the addition made to the cabin completely separate from the rest of the structure.

Changing Moisture Levels Causes Foundation Failure in Minong, WI

The 2 wooden beams under the addition to this cabin were beginning to bow in the middle. This is caused by the settling of the original foundation support system into the soil below as moisture levels fluctuate. When soil becomes saturated with water it becomes weak, making it easy for columns to sink into the ground.

New Galvanized Steel Beams Save Cabin Addition in Minong, WI

The steel beams installed on this project will help level the addition of this cabin and prevent it from falling away from the rest of the cabin. 5 helical piers installed under the beams along with 2 SmartJack® will ensure that the family will be able to pass their cabin down to future generations and our 75-year transferrable warranty will give them peace of mind knowing that our solution really works.