Before & After Photos

The owner of this home in International Falls, MN had issues with her crawl space and attic. In the crawl space, insulation had fallen from the ceilings, the vertical walls needed insulating and the issues caused the flooring to feel colder than normal in the winter. As for the attic, there was only one layer of batting insulation that had been compromised by moisture and pests. Looking for a solution, the owners reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. Henry concluded that the home would be a good candidate for DBS insulation systems. New insulation in the attic and crawl space would solve the energy efficiency issue in their home.

Foreman Raeshawn Pelfrey led the installation of this project with help from his crew. The homeowners decided to address the crawl space issue first before following through with proper attic insulation. In the crawl space, the crew gutted the old insulation to start with a clean slate. Crawl Space Encapsulation Service by DBS involves installing 3-layers of insulation. First, a layer of drainage matting is installed over the ground of the crawl space to assist the movement of water underneath the layers of insulation. Next panels of durable foam insulation called TerraBlock™ are laid over the matting. Finally, the CleanSpace® vapor barrier is installed to seal and complete the encapsulation process. To properly insulate the walls, polyurethane spray foam was applied to thoroughly air-seal the crawl space.

Now that the crawl space has been properly insulated, the owners will notice how much warmer their flooring is in the winter and how much lower their energy bills are. They can finally relax comfortably without worry.

These Bemidji, MN homeowners reached out to DBS for waterproofing and wall stabilization after meeting us at the Bemidji Home Show.

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home and created a solution for the unwanted water and failing walls. WaterGuard® and our TripleSafe™ Sump Pump were recommended to make sure the basement stays dry all year long. To permanently stabilize the walls our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System was installed along the perimeter of the basement. A DBS Foreman and its crew successfully installed the products.

The homeowners now enjoy a safe, stable and dry basement! 

A building in Rice Lake, WI was experiencing issues with leaking water and it was worrying for the owner, due to the damages that can occur from this. In need of a solution, they reached out to DBS for assistance. After thorough inspection, it was concluded that the wall was the main concern for leaking water, and CleanSpace® wall poly would need to be installed. This is an ideal product for an efficient waterproofing system. Along with the CleanSpace®, the building also had WaterGuard® installed at the bottom of the wall to catch any unwanted water along the concrete flooring, as seen in the attached photo.

Homeowners in Brimson, MN had some of the tell-tale issues associated with old basements in the area. Buckling walls were leaking water and causing mold and other major moisture issues. DBS Design Specialist Cole Lekander visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate where he evaluated the basement and created a plan of action. From there, our Foreman Zach Royer and his crew installed the WaterGuard® system along the perimeter of the basement.  The SaniDry® dehumidifier is of the highest quality and will assist in controlling humidity in the basement going forward.

After the basement's waterproofing was addressed, the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System was then installed to address the cracking and bowing walls. The homeowners were happy with the work done and now enjoy a safe, moisture-free basement. 

Homeowners in Barnum, MN connected with DBS at the Duluth Boat and Travel Show expressing some concern about their basement. The walls were cracking and bowing, leading to water leaking through the foundation. This lead to muddy and moldy conditions that became quite uncomfortable. DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate where he evaluated the basement and created a plan of action.

From there, our Foreman Zach Royer and his crew installed the WaterGuard® system along the perimeter of the basement, paired with a TripleSafe™ sump pump system. A PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System was also installed to address the cracking and bowing walls. 

The homeowners were happy with the work done and now enjoy a supported and moisture-free basement.