CASE STUDY
BARN ENTRANCE TRANSFORMED IN SOLWAY, MN
A homeowner in Solway, MN reached out to DBS after unresolved concrete issues at their barn entrance made it unsafe to drive into the structure. We combined PolyLevel® concrete lifting, NexusPro® joint sealing, and garage pier installation to deliver a complete, long-lasting solution.
The Challenge: Unsafe Concrete at a Solway Barn Entrance
Recently, we had the pleasure of helping a homeowner in Solway, MN, who was concerned about the safety of driving into their barn due to unresolved concrete issues. Uneven or damaged concrete can pose risks to both vehicles and people, so the homeowner urgently reached out for a reliable solution.
Our Inspection and Recommended Solution
After receiving the call, our Customer Care team quickly scheduled an inspection. A System Design Specialist conducted a thorough evaluation and identified the main issues with the barn’s entryway. We recommended a combination of PolyLevel® and NexusPro® for the best results. PolyLevel® lifts and stabilizes the uneven concrete, while NexusPro® seals joints and cracks to prevent further damage and ensure durability. Additionally, we installed garage piers to provide extra support to the structure, stabilizing the foundation and preventing further shifting.
How the Repair Was Done
Our production team, led by an experienced foreman, carefully injected PolyLevel® beneath the concrete to raise and level the surface, then sealed the cracks with NexusPro®. The garage piers were installed to reinforce the foundation, ensuring long-term stability.
The Result: A Transformed Barn Entrance in Solway, MN
The result was a transformed barn entrance — safer for driving, with no worries about vehicle damage or safety concerns. The visual appeal and functionality of the barn’s entrance were greatly enhanced, and the homeowner can now confidently use the space. By providing this lasting solution, we restored the homeowner’s peace of mind. At the end of the project, our team cleaned up, leaving the barn entrance in pristine condition.
What is PolyLevel® and how does it help with Concrete Leveling?
Replacing a concrete slab is both expensive and disruptive. Concrete slabs can take days – or even weeks – to cure. PolyLevel® is lightweight cures within hours, and is a superior solution to repair rather than replace cracked concrete. weak soil. Best of all, PolyLevel allows for use of concrete within hours, not weeks.
Quick installation and cure time – PolyLevel®’s concrete lifting system is designed for speed. In most cases, surfaces such as driveways, walkways, or structural slabs can be ready for full use within just a few hours.
Non-invasive installation – PolyLevel® creates minimal mess and causes far less disruption compared to traditional slab lifting methods. PolyLevel® injection equipment is compact and easy to handle, easy to install even in tight or restricted spaces.
Strong and light: PolyLevel® is extremely lightweight, only about 4 lbs. per cubic foot compared to roughly 120 lbs. for traditional fill materials. And yet it provides superior support, making it ideal for unstable soils and capable of delivering greater lifting performance than mudjacking.
Adjustable – The lifting process can be precisely controlled by adjusting the chemical expansion of the foam. Our skilled team accounts for the slab’s weight, soil conditions, and weather to achieve accurate results.
A DBS installer repairs a cracked sidewalk with PolyLevel®
What is PolyLevel®?
PolyLevel® is a concrete lifting and leveling system that injects a high-density polyurethane foam to fill empty spaces beneath concrete and reinforce settling slabs. When the two-part formula expands, it gently raises the concrete back into place while creating a long-lasting, water-resistant repair.
PolyLevel® helps our team of expert installers quickly lift and stabilize concrete surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, garage floors, basement slabs, and more.
With PolyLevel® we can easily and quickly lift, level, and repaid cracked concrete for homes and commercial applications including:
- Cracked and Sunken Driveways
- Broken Concrete Sidewalks
- Crumbling Concrete Patios
- Sagging Pool Decks
- Cracks in Commercial Concrete
- Uneven Concrete Slabs
Why choose PolyLevel® for concrete lifting and leveling?
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Cracked, sunken, uneven concrete is not only unsightly, it continues to get worse with time.
Repairing concrete is cheaper than replacing, and usually is completed within the same day!
DBS Repair proudly serves Minnesota and Wisconsin homeowners in Superior, Duluth, Minneapolis,
Shoreview, Eau Claire, Two Harbors, and throughout the Duluth Superior Area.
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DBS Residential Solutions, Inc.
5116 Jean Duluth Road Suite 300
Duluth, MN 55803
218-955-7945
DBS Residential Solutions, Inc.
6900 Shady Oak Rd Suite #120
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 763-634-8384
