Before & After Photos
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Grand Rapids, MN Forest Home Properly Insulated
This home is set in the forest near Grand Rapids, MN. With the average high temperature at 18F and the average low at -3F in January, this home needed more insulation support. When warm air from the home met the cold attic, condensation was forming, and creating ice dams in the winter. After learning about us from an ad on local TV, the home owner contacted DBS for more information on our Dr. Energy Saver® products.
One of our Design Specialists trained in whole-home energy went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After the inspection, it was determined that due to the unique architectural properties in the home, a variety of our insulation's would be needed.
DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his production crew partially removed the existing insulation. They used closed-cell spray foam in several areas, as well as our TerraBlock™ foam insulation infused with graphite. From there, they blew-in around 17 inches of TruSoft™ cellulose insulation, the cathedral-style ceiling, as well as dense-packed insulation in the walls to provide a radiant barrier that would be sure to stand up to even the coldest winter temperatures.
The homeowner was happy with the work done to prevent warm air from escaping the home, and improving the overall energy health of the space.
New Scuttle Cover and Insulation for Duluth, MN Basement
The owners of this home in Duluth, MN had a goal of cutting down their utility payments. They knew their attic was not properly sealed and reached out to us for a permanent solution.
A DBS Design Specialist trained in our Dr. Energy Saver® services visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the insulation project. They recommended installation of a "hybrid attic" system - which is a combination of closed-cell spray foam and cellulose insulation.
Our DBS production crew began by completely removing the existing fiberglass batt insulation. They then air sealed and insulated the space applying 1 inch of spray foam to the attic deck. Once that was complete, they installed Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation, thoroughly lining the attic space. This will assist in holding in heated air, and prevent ice dam build-up. We also installed a new scuttle cover to tightly seal the entrance to the attic.
Sidewalk Leading to Meadowlands, MN Home Now Lifted and Leveled with DBS
This homeowner in Meadowlands, MN had basement waterproofing completed by DBS a few years ago. Happy with their basement system and wanting a solution for their home's sinking sidewalk, they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for our concrete repair service.
DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder visited the home and completed a measurement of the sinking sidewalk. To correct this issue, he recommended our concrete lifting and leveling service. DBS Concrete Repair Foreman Jason Foster and his crew installed PolyLevel® to lift the concrete and NexusPro™ to fill the cracks.
This homeowner now has a safe entrance to their home for both themselves and visitors all year-round!
Sidewalk Leveling to Fix Pooling Water in Superior, WI
Sinking concrete causes a host of issues that only get worse with time. Tripping hazards, and pooling water were two main issues that these Superior, WI homeowners were facing. The sidewalk leading from their garage to their home has excess water build-up that was freezing during winter months.
A DBS Design Specialist specializing in concrete repair visited the home and completed a measurement of the sinking sidewalk. To correct this issue, he recommended our concrete lifting and leveling service. DBS Concrete Repair Foreman Dustin Behning and his crew installed PolyLevel® to lift the concrete and NexusPro™ to fill the cracks.
This homeowner now has a safe entrance to their home for both themselves and visitors all year-round!
Wet Crawl Space in South Range, WI Sealed and Waterproofed
This homeowner in South Range, WI was experiencing uncomfortable conditions in their home for years. After meeting us at the Duluth Home Show, the decided to tackle their unsealed crawl space. Water was pooling in the space causing humid air to enter the home in the summer months and cold air during winter months.
DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for a total crawl space encapsulation. After the inspection, he recommended a bit of supplemental support to address some sinking, as well as CleanSpace® vapor barrier as well as sump pump in the space to tackle the water issues.
DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg used our TerraBlock™ foam insulation to insulate the walls and rim joists, and finished the job by sealing everything in a layer of closed-cell spray foam. These two insulations will work together to keep moisture and cold air from penetrating the rest of the home.
From there, Foreman Taylor Allen and his crew completed the crawl space encapsulation. The team installed 3 SmartJack® support beams to address the sinking ceiling. They then put down a drainage matting, followed by our ultra durable CleanSpace® vapor barrier, and a Triple Safe™ sump pump. This crawl space drainage system is specially designed for crawl spaces and was connected to two discharge lines that will carry the water up and out of the home.
