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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Severely Cracked and Bowing Walls in Rush City, MN Fixer-Upper Home Stabilized with CarbonArmor® Reinforcement

This homeowner in Rush City, MN had bought a fixer-upper home hoping to update the basement of the home. Two weeks after purchasing their home, and beginning to start the project, the foundational wall support problems had become very clear and need to be fixed quickly. Needing expert advice and peace of mind, the new homeowner turned to DBS for help. Design Specialist Mike Anderson provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the owner in order to find the best support system solution for their home. After careful inspection and discussion of circumstances with the owner, Mike recommended that the owner have CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System installed. Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from a team. CarbonArmor® was needed because of limited space availability and the owners need for a discreet system. The solution needed to remain inside the home but still be able to fully support the wall. Suffering from 1" sheering, multiple wall straps were needed to ensure the walls would be completely and permanently supported. This solution is made out of materials that are 10-times stronger than steel and will prevent the wall from any further movement. This new homeowner can now continue with his basement renovation knowing this DBS solution is secure and discreet.

Major Cracks in Rush City, MN Home Cause Major Instability

This home in Rush City, MN was bought by the owner as a fixer-upper project. Hoping to create a livable space, the owner started renovations; quickly they realized the foundational problems the basement was facing were bigger and more serious than expect.

Sheering Wall Creates Problems for Rush City, MN Homeowner

A major problem this homeowner in Rush City, MN was facing was wall sheering. When foundational basement walls, especially block walls, begin to crack and become unstable, it is easy for outside pressure from soil to push the wall inwards. This shifts the whole wall and can lead to the wall collapsing if left unattended.

Cracked and Crumbling Wall in Rush City, MN Stabilized with CarbonArmor®

This Rush City, MN homeowner's renovation plans came to a halt when the basement foundational issues were discovered. Horizontal and stair-step cracks were causing instability in the home and needed a permanent fix so this homeowner could continue with their plans for their new home. After a free, no-obligation estimate, it was decided that CarbonArmor® would be the best solution.

CarbonArmor® Used in Rush City, MN Home to Discreetly Stabilize Foundational Walls

This homeowner in Rush City, MN wanted to fix their wall stability issue, but did not want the solution to be seen and take up space. Luckily, our CarbonArmor® solution is discreet, lays flat, and lasts so the homeowner can cover it and act as if it was not even there.

Cracked and Bowing Walls in Rush City, MN Stabilized and Support with CarbonArmor® Reinforcement

CarbonArmor® is used for wall instability. The material used for these wall reinforcement strips is ten-times stronger than steel and is woven into a fabric-like state. The strips are placed on certain areas of the wall to distribute the security throughout the basement and to prevent any further movement of the walls.

Home Renovations in Rush City, MN Home Can Continue with Help from CarbonArmor®

This homeowner in Rush City, MN can continue their basement renovations now that their home is secure and has a discreet solution. The CarbonArmor® strips can be covered while they continue to keep this home healthy and safe.