DBS Fixes Anoka, MN Home with Musty Crawl Space

Before	After

Moisture issues were plaguing this crawl space in Anoka, MN. Tired of living with the musty smells throughout the home, the owner contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate of encapsulating the space.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo came up with a solution that would take care of the musty smells and even make the whole house warmer. Our crawl space encapsulation system seals and insulates with 3 layers of moisture and mold-resistant materials. 

Tyler Nacey led a crew to encapsulate the crawl space. They began by installing drainage matting against the dirt crawl space floor. From there, our TerraBlock™ crawl space insulation was installed, creating a radiant barrier. The last layer is CleanSpace®, a thick poly sheet that will prevent moisture and musty odors from developing and traveling through the rest of the home. 

Leaky Basement in Anoka, MN Protected with WaterGuard

Before	After

This 1960's home in Anoka, MN had issues with water intrusion. With a desire to keep their basement dry for good, they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate to fix the leaky basement.

DBS Design Specialist Jason Brummer visited the home to provide a thorough inspection. It was determined that drain tile would be installed as well as a new sump pump to protect the basement against water intrusion.

DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby and his crew worked on the interior waterproofing job. The crew began by breaking out concrete to create a trench around the home's footing. Our WaterGuard® drain system was put into place and will effectively capture wall and floor seepage. Water collected in the drain is directed to a new TripleSafe™ sump pump with battery backup. The crew will finish the job in the spring by burying the discharge line once the ground has thawed.

This family can now rest easy knowing their basement has the utmost protection in waterproofing technology.