case study
CRAWLSPACE WATERPROOFING IN ALTOONA, WI
A homeowner in Altoona, WI, was dealing with crawl space flooding during heavy rainfall and feared major foundation repairs might be necessary. DBS designed a customized waterproofing solution using CleanSpace®, UltraSump™, and IceGuard® to protect the home from future water intrusion.
When we received a call from a homeowner in Altoona, WI, facing a frustrating issue of crawlspace flooding during rainfall, we knew we had to step in and help. The homeowner was encountering significant water ingress through both crawl spaces, with an added complication: a sinkhole jeopardizing the southern crawl space’s integrity and limited accessibility due to varying crawl space heights. Understandably, the homeowner was anxious, fearing a complete foundation overhaul might be necessary.
Upon our inspection, it became clear why distress overwhelmed our Altoona neighbor. With water sneaking in through the crawl spaces and limited access to these critical areas, the problem seemed daunting. Yet, our solution brought palpable relief. We devised a plan to enable exterior access to the more challenging crawl space and utilized our proven waterproofing methods to create a viable solution without the drastic measure of foundation replacement.
The installation of the CleanSpace® liner, the UltraSump™ System, and IceGuard® became our trifecta for securing a dry, healthy, and future-proof crawlspace. The CleanSpace liner is designed to encapsulate crawl spaces, warding off moisture and humidity. The UltraSump System, a reliable sump pump, efficiently pumps water out, while IceGuard shields against potential frozen discharge lines during cold snaps.
The relief felt by the homeowner was visible after we outlined our approach and executed the plan to perfection. Gone were the worries of foundational repairs and flooding fears, replaced instead with the security of a tried-and-tested waterproofing system crafted precisely for such challenges. In addressing and solving another unique crawlspace quandary in Altoona, WI, we once again affirmed our commitment to providing unhindered comfort and structural security to our clients’ homes.
Crawl Spaces: you won’t believe what we find under homes!
Moisture & Mold in Minnesota Crawl Spaces Can Damage Your Home Fast
Across Duluth, St. Louis County, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Sherburne County, Benton County, Brainerd, Baxter, Crow Wing County, and Cass County, vented crawl spaces are built to struggle with snowmelt, damp soil, summer humidity, and freeze-thaw cycles. When warm, humid air meets cooler surfaces underground, condensation forms, and mold follows. That mold doesn’t stay put.
Damp Minnesota Crawl Spaces Attract Pests, Rodents, and Wood-Damaging Insects
Moisture-damaged wood doesn’t just rot, it attracts pests that cause their own wave of destruction. From lake-area cabins in Cass and Crow Wing County to year-round homes in Duluth, St. Cloud, Elk River, and Sauk Rapids, dark and damp crawl spaces can become ideal conditions for rodents, carpenter ants, and wood-damaging insects.
Your Minnesota Crawl Space Could Be Costing You 25–40% More on Energy Bills
An unencapsulated crawl space is one of the biggest sources of energy loss in a Minnesota home. Whether it’s subzero winter air in Duluth and Brainerd or summer humidity in St. Cloud and Sherburne County, your HVAC system pays the price, and so do you.
Sagging Floors or Foundation Issues in Minnesota? Your Crawl Space Structure May Be Failing
Structural problems in a crawl space rarely announce themselves, until they do. In Minnesota homes across Duluth, St. Louis County, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Baxter, Elk River, and Sauk Rapids, sagging floors, cracked drywall, and sticking doors can all be warning signs that the support system beneath your home is compromised.
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