Sheering Wall Below Chimney in Hermantown, MN Home Stabilized and Repositioned with PowerBrace™ Beams

This homeowner in Hermantown, MN had cracks and sheering in the wall below their chimney. Wanting to keeps the cracks from getting worse and straighten the wall overtime, the owner turned to DBS for a solution.

Design Specialist Jacob Nustad assisted this homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate to help find the best solution for their home. After careful inspection, Jacob recommended the installation of a PowerBrace™ system in order to stabilize the wall.

Foreman Trevor Ingle, along with a partner, installed this solution. Together, the team installed 3 PowerBrace™ I-beams. These steel, zinc-plated beams help stabilize the wall and keep it from moving any more. They are also adjustable, allowing them to be tightened to move the wall back to its original position overtime. The wall on this project was even able to be slightly repositioned the day of!

Thanks to this DBS solution, this homeowner can relax in their safe, healthy home.