Lateral Cracks In Walls Indicate Wall Failure In Duluth, MN Home
Owners of this property discovered that cracks developed in the walls of their basement in Duluth, MN. Cracks in walls are a result of settling soil on the exterior of a foundation, it applies a large force to the wall that pushes it inward, and over time can cause bowing or even total wall failure.
Cracks Under Window Show Signs Of Foundation Failure In Duluth, MN
Cracks that appear under windows or around door frames are another indication that your foundation walls are failing. In this Duluth, MN home, a large crack was discovered stretching from the bottom of the window frame down to the basement floor. The integrity of walls with cracks in them can become compromised by water leaking through, and eventually leads to a wet basement floor.
Foundation Failure Leads To Unhealthy Living Conditions
Thankfully for this home in Duluth, MN, leaking was not yet a major concern. However, in some cases, cracks can become so deep that water is able to travel through walls and leak onto basement flooring. Water that gets into the basement is not just a nuisance itself, but it can also promote the perfect damp conditions for mold to grow. Looking for a solution, the owners of this property called DBS.
PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System Does Not Require Excavation And Is The Solution For Home In Duluth, MN
One of DBS's Design Specialists, Henrik Makitalo, visited the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owners. A concern for this project was that the neighboring home was close in proximity, and a sidewalk covered the alley between the homes, so any excavation efforts would be difficult. Upon completion of a thorough investigation, he determined that DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System would be the perfect solution to this project because the installation does not require any excavation.
Bowing Walls Require PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System Solution In Duluth, MN Home
Foreman, Osia Williams, led the installation of this project with his team. Together, they successfully installed 6 I-beams secured with brackets that will allow the owners to tighten them in the future. During dry periods, tightening the brackets will attempt to straighten the wall.
PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System Saves Foundation In Duluth, MN Rental Property
6 I-beams were installed along this wall in the rental property. Another great note about these I-beams is that they are zinc-plated, so the owners will never have to worry about the beams rusting over time and the eyesore that comes with them.
75-Year Warranty Guarantees That PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System Will Last
The owners of this Duluth, MN home will have peace of mind knowing that the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System that has been installed comes with a transferrable 75-year warranty to provide additional reassurance that this solution really works. The owners of this rental property can now rest assured knowing that their property is safe for their tenants now that it has been permanently stabilized.
Foundation Repair Saves Duluth, MN Rental Home
The owners of this rental property can rest assured knowing that their property is safe for their tenants now that it has been permanently stabilized and no further cracking or bowing will occur in the future.
