Barn in Duluth, MN with Sagging Floors Supported with DBS SmartJack® System

This barn in Duluth, MN was experiencing issues with sagging floors. Floorboards towards the center of the barn were sagging due to a weak middle support beam and the owners were concerned about the safety of their chickens. Hoping to make the barn safe again, the owners reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went to the barn to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owners. After a thorough inspection, he told the owners that DBS had the perfect solution to their sagging floors. James educated the owners on our SmartJack® System.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed 5 SmartJack® supports and replaced the old main beam with a steel beam. The SmartJack® supports are installed by excavating a 2' cubic foot of dirt for each footing and filling it with engineered fill rock. The fill rock will prevent further sinking after installation. The supports are placed on top of the new rock and are attached to the steel beam to provide adequate support to the structure.

The owners can relax knowing that their chickens can live comfortably and safely in their barn.