DBS Before & After Photos

These homeowners from Cloquet, MN reached out to DBS for help preventing pipes from freezing in their Crawl Space.  

DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the Crawl Space, Henry recommended applying closed-cell spray foam insulation to the cinder block foundation under the home. Closed-cell spray foam is a permanent solution for stopping outdoor air from entering a home and works great in Crawl Spaces like this one. Each home is different, so what works well in your neighbors home may be a different solution than yours.

DBS Foreman Nick Woods and his production team worked hard to install the insulation. 

This home is now protected from outdoor air and is protected against pipes freezing during cold winter months. 

The owners at this home in Cloquet, MN experienced issues with ice dams forming on their roof. This was caused by improper insulation of their attic leading to melted snow on the roof which then froze forming ice dams. Hoping to find a more effective and efficient way to insulate their home, the owners called DBS.

Design Specialist Austin Burley visited the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. After completing a thorough inspection, he informed the owners of DBS's attic insulation process which consists of sealing all crevices and holes with ZypFoam™ insulation and filling the attic with 17 inches of Tru-Soft™ cellulose blown insulation.

Foreman Nick Woods led the installation of this project and with the help of a team, sealed all of the spaces where warm air was able to leak into the attic with ZypFoam™. Then they covered the attic floor with Tru-Soft™ cellulose blown insulation to properly insulate the attic and sealed the staircase entrance with SilverGlo™-- innovative insulation with a built-in vapor barrier to prevent warm air from leaking through. Now that the attic of this Cloquet, MN home has been properly insulated, it will stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer without ever having to replace any doors or windows.

The homeowners can now relax more comfortably in their homes all year round and not worry about ice dams ruining their roofing and gutters.

Before, this Cloquet apartment building struggled with uneven temperatures, relying heavily on air conditioning year-round due to heat escaping from pipes, as the before photo reveals. Thanks to our SprayFoam insulation upgrade, you can see in the after snapshot a transformed building designed for maximum efficiency. Now, the residents enjoy a consistent, comfortable climate without excessive AC use—highlighting our commitment to delivering durable solutions that significantly enhance the living environment.

Recently, in Cloquet, MN, we had the chance to help a homeowner by fixing a major issue: a cracked and bowing east wall, as shown in the photo on the left. Using our advanced PowerBrace™ and GeoLock™ Channel Anchor systems, we provided a durable and long-lasting solution. The right photo showcases the results—what was once a weakened wall is now strong and straight. This transformation reflects our commitment to not only repairing homes but also offering peace of mind to homeowners.

In Cloquet, MN, a homeowner was facing serious crawl space moisture issues—visible signs of water along the foundation walls raised concerns about structural integrity and rising heating costs. To address the problem, we installed our CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System, along with CleanSpace® Drainage Matting and SmartDrain™. This solution effectively redirected water away from the foundation, creating a dry, secure, and energy-efficient environment.