Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Duluth, MN were looking for an insulation solution for the upper level of their house. Part unsealed attic, part living space, they knew that proper insulation would be more comfort and lower heating and cooling bills. 

Our Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist Jacob Nustad-Peluso went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for this family. After inspecting the property and conducting an energy audit, it was determined that spray foam insulatio  and blown-in insulation in the attic were necessary to effectively insulate the space.

DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his crew first completely air sealed the space with ZypFoam, concentrating on gaps in the building material and spaces surrounding the attic ducts. From there, they applied 1 inch of spray foam to the roof deck. They then used our TruSoft™ cellulose, covering the roof deck in 18-inches of soft, yet dense insulation. TruSoft™ has a higher R-value than fiberglass and other cellulose materials, perfect for use in our northern climate.

The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now enjoy comfortable temperatures throughout their home this winter.

Homeowners in Virginia built this new garage on their property that they were in the process of finishing. In order to enjoy that space year-round, they knew they needed a permanent solution to keep it comfortable.

Our Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the insulation work. Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his production crew installed 3 inches of closed-cell spray foam to seal and insulate the structure. Spray foam expands after its applied, reaching tight spaces and filling gaps where air could escape.

Both the garage level and room above it are now completely sealed and insulated. These homeowners can now enjoy a comfortable garage space year-round!

Homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help stabilizing their failing foundation walls. When DBS arrived the foundation walls of this home were cracked and bowing. This problem will not get better with time, but it will get better with us!

Our Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner's project. It was determined that both waterproofing and foundation support systems were needed to provide a permanent solution going forward.

DBS Foreman Taylor Allen and crew worked on the basement waterproofing job. The crew began by breaking out concrete to create a trench around the home's footing. Our WaterGuard® drain system was put into place and will effectively capture wall and floor seepage, directing it to the home's existing sump pump.

DBS Foreman Zach Royer and his production crew then performed the foundation support work. They installed a PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System, attaching steel I-beams to the concrete floor and the basement rim joists. This PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System, is meant to support walls from further movement and can be tightened over time, in order to restore the walls to their original position. The PowerBrace™ beams are zinc-plated and backed with a 75-year warranty against movement. Additionally, they installed 3 GeoLock™ earth anchors were recommended to stabilize the failing partially underground walls.

The homeowners can now rest easy knowing their home is protected from water and further foundation damage.

These homeowners in Duluth, Minnesota reached out to DBS for help with their cracking foundation walls.

When DBS Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder went to the home he discovered intense wall cracking and moderate levels of bowing. Nathan provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work and created a permanent solution using Supportworks® PowerBrace™ wall support beams. PowerBrace™ support beams immediately stabilize bowing walls and over time are tightened in an attempt to bring the bowing walls back to level. PowerBrace™ wall support beams are installed with a 75-year nationally backed fully transferable warranty. Fix it right the first time with DBS! 

This home was repaired by DBS Foreman Zach Royer and his production crew.

This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable! 

Homeowners of a 1960's home in Kettle River, MN contacted DBS in need of a permanent solution for their garage foundation. As seen in the before photo, the foundation was cracking and shifting, causing issues for the concrete slab below it and the structural integrity of the entire building. 

After hearing about us on local radio, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate with our Design Specialist Nathan Schroeder. He diagnosed the foundation and concrete issues in the garage and designed a custom solution for the homeowners.

Foreman Nick Burley and his crew installed 4 GeoLock™ Wall Plates and Earth Anchors to the failing foundation wall. This system uses heavy-duty anchors and connects them to plates on the wall interior wall. Connected with long, galvanized rods, these anchors are tightened to straighten the wall over time and provide maximum support. 

Our concrete repair crew applied a sealant to the concrete garage slab, as well as NexusPro™, a silicone product that expands to fill and seal cracks.

The customer was happy with the work done and now had a permanent solution they can count on for years to come.