Before & After

DBS Before & After Photos

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Tru-Soft™ Cellulose Insulation Leads to Less Heat Consumption in International Falls, MN Home

The owners of this home in International Falls, MN experienced issues with heating their home. This homeowner recently worked with DBS to repair their foundational issues and reached back out to have the home properly insulated as well. 

Design Specialist Austin Burley went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the issue. After a thorough inspection, Austin informed the owner of insulation products offered by DBS and how they would benefit their home.

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they first cleared out the old fiberglass batting insulation from the attic. Next, they air-sealed the space by applying a waterproof polyurethane spray foam to the floorboards. Finally, they blew in 17 inches of Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation. Tru-Soft™ is made of recyclable material like newspaper and is treated with a borate solution for fire-retardancy and pest repellant. 

Now that the home has been properly insulated, the homeowner can relax comfortably in their energy-efficient and warmer home.

International Falls, MN Home Suffering from Ice Dams Helped with Tru-Soft™ Insulation

This homeowner in International Falls, MN was having problems with ice dams forming on their house. She wanted this resolved in order to create a healthier home, so she worked with DBS to find the perfect solution.

Design Specialist Austin Burley conducted a free no-obligation estimate for this project. After inspection, Austin recommended insulating the attic space of the home with Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation. 

Foreman Raeshawn Pelfrey led the team in this installation. The team started by removing what was left over of the old batt insulation for the homeowner. They then used Tru-Soft™ blown cellulose insulation to cover the entirety of the attic space. This insulation is dense and effective at keeping unwanted air out of these enclosed spaces.  Now that the attic is more effectively insulation, it will stay warmer in the cold months and stay cool in the hot months. 

This homeowner can now relax more comfortably in their home, all year round, without worrying about ice dams creating problems for their home. 

Sagging Floors in International Falls, MN Home Supported with SmartJack® Systems

These homeowners in International Falls, MN was experienced sinking, sagging floors over the years. This instability from their crawl space started to make the walls crack and doors and windows did not fit correctly. They trusted DBS to help them with this issue. 

Design Specialist James Miller provided these homeowners with a free, no-obligation estimate in order to find the right solution for their home. After careful inspection, it was decided that SmartJack® Systems would be the most effective solution.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project, along with a team. Together, the team installed 9 SmartJack® Systems in order to support the home. These support systems evenly distribute the weight of the structure to stabilize the home. They are also able to be adjusted in order to raise the structure and floors back to their original positions. 

These homeowners can now live comfortably knowing their home is stable and secure. 

Wall Bracing System Fixes Bowing, Cracked Walls in International Falls, MN

The owners of this home in International Falls, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their bowing basement walls.

Design Specialist Jake Gilmer went out to the home to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, Jake generated a quote for our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System.

Foreman Osia Williams led the installation of this project with help from Co-Foreman Rowan Wentworth. Together, they installed PowerBrace® i-beams onto the basement walls in order to permanently stabilize the foundation. These steel beams stop the wall from any further movement and can be adjusted to restore the wall back to its original positioning. 

Now that the walls have been permanently stabilized, the homeowners can relax.

Crawl Space Waterproofing and Insulation Professionals in International Falls, MN

A homeowner from International Falls, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their crawl space as the water was pooling in some spots. One of our Design Specialists, Rich Johnsen, went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free quote for our Crawl Space Encapsulation Service. One of our crews led by Foreman, Nick Woods, first installed drainage matting, then foam insulation, and CleanSpace® water vapor barrier. They also installed a sump pump to help remove water from the area. Lastly, they air-sealed the space with polyurethane spray foam, providing the homeowner with peace of mind.

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DBS Residential Solutions, Inc.
5116 Jean Duluth Road Suite 300
Duluth, MN 55803
1-218-955-7945


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6900 Shady Oak Rd Suite #120
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
1-763-634-8384

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