DBS Before & After Photos

These homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help keeping their basement dry. Their sump pump was not functioning properly and water was pooling in their basement. 

DBS Design Specialist, Rich Johnsen, went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the home, Rich recommended installing our WaterGuard® subfloor french drainage system and a new TripleSafe™ sump pump. These systems work together to collect and remove water in leaky basements. This home was repaired by DBS Production Manager, Kevin Steffey, and his production crew.

This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable! 

Duluth, MN homeowners were tired of the negative impacts their dirt crawl space was having on the rest of their home. They noted temperature and humidity fluctuations, as well as water pooling beneath the home. To learn more about what steps were needed to properly insluate the home, they reached out to us about our Dr. Energy Saver® services.

A Design Specialist trained in energy-saving solutions visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. From there, a DBS foreman and crew installed closed-cell spray foam to the rim joists and uninsulated outer walls. This will seal the air completely from cold air and water.

The homeowner was happy with the work done, resulting in a great improvement of this home's overall health. 

A homeowner in Duluth, MN had a dirt crawl space under their home that was causing issues. They had a vapor barrier partially laid down in the space by another contractor. But they noted that temperature and humidity fluctuations were still present and this was affecting the main level of their home. To learn more about what steps were needed to properly insulate the home, they reached out to us about our Dr. Energy Saver® services after learning about our company in the local newspaper.

A Design Specialist trained in energy-saving solutions visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. A DBS foreman and crew secured the existing vapor barrier in the crawl space. From there, they applied closed-cell spray foam insulation to the rim joists where the crawl space was releasing cold air into the main level of the home. 

The homeowner was happy with the work done, resulting in a great improvement of this home's overall health. 

Duluth, MN homeowners wanted to seal their dirt crawl space. It had very little insulation, causing cold conditions for the room above it. But their biggest issues was the musty smell. It was present year-round in their living space. Concerned about health implications of smelling mold, they contacted DBS for a permanent solution.

Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer is an expert in energy-saving solutions and visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. After a thorough inspection, Henry drafted a custom-plan to seal this dirt crawl space and protect the home above it.

Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his production crew installed drainage matting and CleanSpace® vapor barrier. The drainage matting helps water properly drain from the space. In turn, the vapor barrier prevents condensation in the wet dirt from evaporating into the air and traveling up into the living space.

Our crew finished the encapsulation job by using spray foam to seal and insulate the crawl space rim joists. This will prevent cold air from entering the crawl space and cooling the living space above it.

The homeowner was happy with the work done, and now has a solid solution to protect their home year-round.

The owner of this in Duluth, MN had issues with ice dams in the winter. Ice dams are a symptoms of warm air in your home leaking out via the attic. Wanting to save energy and create a more comfortable home, they contacted us about our Dr. Energy Saver insulation services.

Our Dr. Energy Saver Design Specialist went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the insulation project. After inspecting the attic space, it was determined that a combination of rigid foam and expanding spray foam were necessary to effectively insulate the attic.

DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his team installed nearly 400 square feet of SilverGlo™ insulation. This graphite-infused rigid foam insulation will provide a solid radiant barrier and prvent heat from leeching out of the home via the ceiling. The sealed the seams in the foam insulation with expanding ZypFoam to block any air leakage.

They then used our TruSoft™ cellulose to dense pack the exterior walls. TruSoft™ has a higher R-value than fiberglass and other cellulose materials, perfect for use in our northern climate. Tru-Soft™ cellulose is extra dense and made from recycled news paper. It's treated to be extremely resistant to heat and fire, making it a great companion for an attic space. 

This home is now properly equipped to handle warm Minnesota summers and freezing winters with new attic insulation.