Foundation Wall Pressing Into Staircase As Bowing Occurs in Tower, MN Home
A clear sign that indicated foundation wall failure is bowing. In this image, it is made apparent that the wall is bowing as it separates away from the top and bottom of the staircase but is pressed tightly against it towards the middle.
Water Damage in Tower, MN Home Caused By Cracked Walls
This basement in Tower, MN suffered from cracking walls as well and some cracks were so deep that they allowed for water to easily slip through and caused damage to paint and the flooring. Water in the basement also creates the perfect conditions for mold to grow which raises a major health concern.
Soil Causing Cracks and Water Damage In Tower, MN Home's Basement Foundation
Unsightly cracks like the one pictured above are caused by soil shifting and settling due to changes in moisture levels. As wet periods occur it causes the soil to expand in order to take on water and pushes against foundation walls causing cracks. As the soil dries it leaves voids, and when it becomes wet again, water fills those voids and water is able to penetrate through the cracks.
Cracking in Exterior Walls Suggests Foundation Failure in Tower, MN
The foundation walls on this home in Tower, MN showed evidence of failure in the form of stair-step cracks that had worsened over the years on this side of the home. If left unfixed, it could lead to cracking in walls throughout other areas of the home.
Cracks Running The Length and Height of Basement Walls in Tower, MN Home
This crack started with a stair-step crack in the top and bottom corner of the wall and developed into two horizontal cracks towards the middle. The owners of this Tower, MN home became concerned with the issue and called DBS for a free no-obligation estimate.
Homeowners in Tower, MN Claim Free No-Obligation Estimate For Basement Wall Repair
Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went out to the property to conduct a free estimate and upon completion of a thorough inspection, informed the owners of DBS's foundation solution that would solve their issue called PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System.
PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System Installed In Attempt To Straighten Walls
The PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System is composed of a specific number of I-beams based on the severity of the issue. Each beam is affixed with a steel bracket that can be tightened during dry periods in an attempt to straighten the wall.
75-Year Warranty On DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System in Tower, MN Home
DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System comes with a 75-year transferrable warranty guaranteeing that once properly installed, the solution will permanently stabilize the foundation and prevent any further cracking or bowing.
Tower, MN Home Protected Against Further Cracking and Bowing in Foundation Walls
The owners of this home in Tower, MN can now relax comfortably in their home knowing that their foundation has been permanently stabilized and their walls are prevented from further cracking and bowing.
