DBS Before & After Photos

The new owners of this Duluth, MN home were experiencing issues with cold floors and were dreading high energy bills in the wintertime. They had only been living there for a few weeks when they decided to remove the faulty insulation and make a call to DBS in hopes of finding a more energy-efficient solution

Design Specialist Austin Burley visited the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owners. After a thorough inspection, Austin recommended the 3-layer Crawl Space Encapsulation service offered by DBS.

Foreman Nick Woods led the installation of this project with the help of a crew. First, a layer of dimpled drainage matting was laid down to aid the flow of water. A layer of TerraBlock™ insulation was installed over the matting to block cold air from leaking up into the crawl space from the ground. The previous two layers were sealed with a layer of CleanSpace® to complete the encapsulation process and waterproof the space. The vertical walls in the crawl space were covered with SilverGlo™ rigid foam insulation to prevent frost build-up. Finally, they air-sealed the remaining leak points in the crawl space with ZypFoam™ to prevent air from escaping to the first level as well as air entering from outside. 

Now that the installation of the 3-layer crawl space encapsulation system is complete, the owners will experience warmer floors and lower energy bills without ever needing to replace any doors or windows!

Just moved into your dream home in Duluth, MN and noticed uneven floors? The before photo shows how unsettling that can be. One homeowner faced this exact issue and wanted a perfect solution without constantly shimming furniture. Enter our fix: the SmartJack® XT system. As seen in the after photo, we reinforced the basement with foundation support, creating a solid base that made the home level. Now, the floors are stable, and furniture sits just as it should—perfectly.

This transformation shows how the wall in the home was settling due to the ground below the house sinking. The ground was shifting, and so was the home that it was on. To fix this issue, our team installed SmartJacks XT and a supplemental beam to address foundation issues for a homeowner who wanted to ensure their home’s structural integrity before refinishing the floors upstairs. 

This barn in Duluth, MN was experiencing issues with sagging floors. Floorboards towards the center of the barn were sagging due to a weak middle support beam and the owners were concerned about the safety of their chickens. Hoping to make the barn safe again, the owners reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist James Miller went to the barn to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owners. After a thorough inspection, he told the owners that DBS had the perfect solution to their sagging floors. James educated the owners on our SmartJack® System.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed 5 SmartJack® supports and replaced the old main beam with a steel beam. The SmartJack® supports are installed by excavating a 2' cubic foot of dirt for each footing and filling it with engineered fill rock. The fill rock will prevent further sinking after installation. The supports are placed on top of the new rock and are attached to the steel beam to provide adequate support to the structure.

The owners can relax knowing that their chickens can live comfortably and safely in their barn. 

Before facing the harsh Duluth winters, one homeowner decided to strengthen their home’s defenses with improved insulation. As shown in the before photo, their crawl space was in dire need of an upgrade. Enter Tru-Soft™: our premium insulation solution. The after photo highlights how this transformative product has enhanced their space, ensuring a warmer, more energy-efficient home. With expert installation of Tru-Soft™ and baffles, we’ve provided not just an immediate fix, but a long-term investment in home comfort and efficiency.