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Settling Foundation in Duluth, MN Fixed with Helical Piers
Homeowners of this 1978 Duluth, MN home were concerned with sloping of their 3-season porch addition. They knew this was stemming from some issues with foundation settling, and had even seen some water leaking. With plans to live in their home for years to come, they reached out to DBS for a permanent solution.
DBS Design Specialist James Miller visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate for the best course of action. He recommended our Helical Deck Piers as well as some sealing for minor cracks in the home's foundation.
Foreman Zach Royer and his crew drove 4 Helicast™ Helical Deck Piers into the ground to support and restore the porch's original position. Our crew also completed removal of existing sonotubes, in which the original footings of the deck were poured.
The customer was happy with the work done and has a supported porch they can depend on and enjoy for many years to come.
Attic and Crawl Space Sealing for Drafty Longville, MN Home
A homeowner in Longville, MN was feeling the effects of their poorly insulated home. They noted temperature and humidity fluctuations, as well as cold floors during winter months, producing high energy bills. To learn more about what steps were needed to properly insluate the home, they reached out to us about our Dr. Energy Saver® services.
A Design Specialist trained in energy-saving solutions visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was determined that both the crawl space and attic needed attention. A DBS foreman and crew installed CleanSpace® vapor barrier over drainage matting in the dirt crawl space. These two products work together to keep moisture and pests at bay. To further prevent moisture and the growth of mold, closed-cell spray foam was applied to fully seal and regulate temperature in the space.
For the attic, our team first removed the existing insultion and proceeded in air sealing the entire space. Afterwards, they replaced the blown-in insulation using cellulose, which has an incredible R-value.
The homeowner was happy with the work done, resulting in a great improvement of this home's overall health.
Duluth, MN Homeowner Seals Musty Crawl Space with DBS
A homeowner in Duluth, MN had a dirt crawl space under their home that was causing issues. They noted temperature and humidity fluctuations, as well as water pooling beneath the home. To learn more about what steps were needed to properly insluate the home, they reached out to us about our Dr. Energy Saver® services after learning about our company in the local news paper.
A Design Specialist trained in energy-saving solutions visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. A DBS foreman and crew installed CleanSpace® vapor barrier over drainage matting in the dirt crawl space. These two products work together to keep moisture and pests at bay. Our ultra-dense TerraBlock™ foam insulation, as well as closed-cell spray foam, were applied to fully seal and regulate temperature in the space.
The homeowner was happy with the work done, resulting in a great improvement of this home's overall health.
Failing Duluth, MN Attic Improved by Air Sealing and Insulation
This Duluth, MN home has a cathedral-style attic and almost no insulation. Looking to prevent ice dams in the winter and reduce heating bills, the homeowners reached out to DBS for a permanent solution.
A Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the property and conducting an energy audit, it was determined that air sealing, and blown-in insulation were necessary to effectively seal the space.
Our production crew first sealed the gaps in building material and spaces surrounding the attic ducts. From there, they used our TruSoft™ cellulose to blow into the space. TruSoft™ has a higher R-value than fiberglass and other cellulose materials.
Sealing the attic was key to prevent warm air from escaping the home, and improves the overall energy-efficiency and health of the space.
Drafty Duluth, MN Attic is Now Properly Sealed
This Duluth, MN home had fiberglass batting in the attic that was proving ineffective in insulating the home. Looking to prevent ice dams in the winter and reduce heating bills, the homeowners reached out to DBS for a permanent solution.
A Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the property and conducting an energy audit, it was determined that proper air sealing and rigid foam insulation were necessary to effectively seal the space.
Our production crew first sealed the gaps in building material and spaces surrounding the attic ducts with ZypFoam™. They then laid down TerraBlock™, our foam insulation that is infused with graphite for a higher R-value.
Sealing the attic was key to prevent warm air from escaping the home, and improving the overall energy health of the space.
