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Stabilizing a Storm-Damaged Foundation in Port Protection Alaska

When we first arrived at this cabin in Port Protection, Alaska, we could already see something wasn’t right. Besides the two trees leaning on the roof, the structure had shifted slightly downhill and several of the foundation piers were leaning. Before we could even begin addressing the foundation problem, we had to remove multiple trees that had fallen against the structure. Once the trees were cleared, it was time to go underneath the house and figure out what was really going on. What we found was a complicated mix of leaning posts, sloped bedrock, and large voids in the ground where old roots and unstable soil made it difficult to place proper supports. With the structure sitting in a questionable position, the first priority became simple: stabilize the building before things got worse. Working in remote Southeast Alaska means solving problems with the materials on hand. Supplies can be days away, and every repair requires creativity and careful planning. In this video we install temporary supports and start mapping out a long-term plan for stabilizing the cabin’s foundation. The big question moving forward: Can this cabin be made safe again? Life and construction in Port Protection always keeps things interesting. Stay tuned for more episodes on as we tackle this project. Consider becoming a member if you're interested in more behind the scenes "as it happens" updates. Thank you! Audrey and Scott CHAPTERS 0:00 Tree cleanup after the storm 0:40 Discovering the leaning foundation 1:30 How the house shifted downhill 2:40 Inspecting the leaning piers 4:10 Crawling under the house 5:00 Finding the void in the ground 6:30 Bedrock vs unstable soil 8:20 Planning a temporary support 10:50 Installing the emergency post 12:00 Stabilizing the structure 14:00 More crawlspace exploration 15:20 Finding solid bedrock 16:10 Possible permanent repair plan 18:10 Should the house move back uphill?