DBS Before & After Photos

The owners of this cabin built in the 1940s noticed cracking in the sides of their foundation walls, and on the interior as well. This is one of the first indications of sinking and settling of foundational support systems which can eventually lead to wall failure if left alone. They feared that the backside addition may completely detach from the rest of the structure. In hopes of finding a solution to their problem in order to keep the cabin in the family, they called DBS. 

One of our Design Specialists, Zach Guilliams, visited the property to do a free no-obligation estimate of the problem at hand.  After careful evaluation, he determined that the 2 main wooden beams supporting the cabin were the root of the issue. Zach expressed to the owners that our solution to this problem would be to replace the original wooden beams with galvanized steel beams and replace the concrete block support columns with 5 helical piers and 2 SmartJack®. Working Production Manager George Barry and his team led the installation for this project, and once finished, this became a permanent solution that will help prevent any further settling of the cabin, and correct cracking that had occurred in the walls.

This cabin is now sturdier than it has ever been, and the family can now have peace of mind knowing that their cabin will continue to be passed down for future generations.

These homeowners in Lake Nabagamon, WI wanted a 4 season home to enjoy, but their cold, damp crawl space was limiting them to a 3 season space. 

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo helped these homeowners with a free no-obligation estimate in order to offer them the best solution for their home. After inspection, Henrik suggested the homeowners encapsulate their crawlspace using SprayFoam, Drainage Matting, TerraBlock™, and CleanSpace® in order to keep the space dry and warm.

Foreman Nick Woods led this installation along with a team. The team started by placing using SprayFoam to insulate the walls of the crawl space. They then placed down Drainage Matting in order to avoid future moisture in the space. To follow, TerraBlock™ insulation was placed to avoid cool air entering the space from beneath the home. Finally, CleanSpace® is placed on top to cover the walls and floor of the crawl space. 

This crawl space encapsulation will keep this home dry and warm during all 4 seasons. 

The owner of this home near Lake Nebagamon, WI reached out to DBS looking for help with insulation methods.

A DBS Design Specialist went out to the property to conduct a free home energy audit. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist recommended our polyurethane spray foam to help increase energy efficiency in the home. 

A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they sprayed the rim joists of the home with our waterproof polyurethane spray foam to properly insulate and waterproof the rim joist area.

Now that the basement has a better insulation method, the homeowners will be able to enjoy lower energy bills and peace of mind.

The owner of this boathouse in Brule, WI reached out to DBS looking for help with their sinking boathouse and unlevel bridge.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owner. After a thorough inspection, Henrik recommended our cabin pier system.

Foreman Trevor Ingle led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed piers below the boathouse and bridge in order to level both structures.

Now that both structures have been leveled, the owner can relax with peace of mind knowing that the boathouse has been permanently stabilized and can be passed down to future generations.

The owner of this garage in Lake Nebagamon, WI reached out to DBS looking for help keeping water out of their basement.

A DBS Design Specialist went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. After a thorough inspection, the Design Specialist recommended our waterproofing system.
A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with assistance from a crew. Together they installed WaterGuard®, a french drain system, around the interior perimeter of the garage to thoroughly waterproof the area.

Now that the garage has been thoroughly waterproofed, the owner can relax without having to worry about their belongings getting ruined by water damage.