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A homeowner in Washburn, WI was in need of an upgrade to their basement waterproofing system to assist in ceasing any future basement flooding. Adding a solid basement waterproofing system is something that any homeowner should consider, whether they have experienced issues or not. This particular homeowner was looking for the right products, they reached out to DBS for help. A Design Specialist went out to the property and provided a thorough inspection of the basement. It was determined that a few different products would need to be installed in order to ensure a quality waterproofing system. First, WaterGuard® would be installed around the perimeter of the basement. This product acts as a drain that catches any unwanted wall or floor seepage. It is an ideal option for basement waterproofing. Along with that, our crew also installed a TripleSafe™ sump pump in the existing basement sump pit. This sump pump will work to extract leaking water through a discharge line to a more appropriate exterior location. The results of the project turned out great, and the homeowner can now be more comfortable with an upgraded basement system. 

A home in Washburn, Wisconsin called with the complaint of a cold, drafty home with limited access underneath. The home was reported to be 130 years old, looking for insulation in their attic. The attic would work to keep some of the heat in their home and our insulation services are energy efficient, while also keeping drafty homes warmer in the winter. We've included some photos of the insulation and reasoning behind the household drop in temperature, prior to DBS did production.

This homeowner in Washburn, WI was concerned about the insulation and water issues in the basement. After learning about DBS at the Ashland Home Show, this homeowner reached out to find the best quality solution for their problem. Following a brief phone call with the DBS office staff, an appointment was made to have a System Design Specialist go out to the home for a free no obligation estimate. The specialist was able to explain to the homeowners why the home had water issues and what the best solution would be. The installation of an interior waterproofing system and Super Sump system along with a LawnScape outlet and Ice Guard discharge line would ensure the basement would no longer experience any water issues. Installing three inches of Spray Foam to the exterior walls would help with any insulation issues. With this quality solution, the homeowner would no longer have to worry about any water or heating issues in the basement.

The homeowner in Washburn, WI was worried about some water issues and an unstabilized wall in the basement of the home. Since the homeowner had previously worked with DBS, they reached out to the company they liked and trusted. After a brief phone call with the office staff, an appointment was made to have a System Design Specialist make a trip out to the home for a free no obligation estimate. At the appointment, the specialist was able to explain to the homeowner what the best solution to the problem would be. Over time the wall had shifted and had become water damaged. The best solution would be the installation of power braces and waterproofing along with a sump pump to help with any water issues. The quality of this solution would ensure that the homeowner no longer had to worry about any instability in the foundation wall.

This homeowner in Washburn, WI wanted to have the basement inspected because there were water and foundation wall issues. After doing a bit of research online and a friendly phone call with the office staff, an appointment was made to have a System Design Specialist make a trip out to the home for a free no obligation estimate. At the appointment, the design specialist was able to explain the best possible solution to the problem. The installation of Power Braces would aid in the stabilization of the foundation walls, along with joist reinforcements that would be necessary for supporting the PowerBrace system. A tightening kit would also be provided for any future needs, to maintain a safely straightened wall. The installation of waterproofing including Sentry Seal, high-performance SilverGlo, high-performance CleanSpace Wall Poly moisture barrier, and drain tile at the foot of the excavated walls that would help with any water issues. The installation of a Super Sump system, discharge line and IceGuard, would also ensure the homeowners a warm and dry basement.

This homeowner in Washburn, WI was concerned about the quality of the insulation in their home. At a home show, the homeowner learned about DBS and the quality solutions they offered. After a brief phone call with the office staff, an appointment was made to have a System Design Specialist make a trip out to the home for a free no obligation estimate. The specialist was able to explain to the homeowners why the home was losing so much heat and what the best solution would be to fix it. The installation of air seal and insulation would close all accessible spots for air flow. The upgrade of the insulation and the addition of an air seal would provide a well-insulated home which would bring down any high energy bills. The combination of this high-quality solution would provide the homeowners with an energy efficient home.

This homeowner in Washburn, WI had noticed some areas of concern in the basement. There were noticeable stair-stepping cracks along the foundation wall. The stone also had some water damage, which increased the risk of an unstabilized wall. After doing some brief research online, the homeowner decided to reach out to DBS to find the best possible solution. Following a short friendly phone call with the office staff, an appointment was made to have System Design Specialist Royce Bunn make a trip out to the home for a free no obligation estimate. At the appointment, Royce was able to explain to the homeowners that the stair-step cracking in the basement was due to the wall shifting. The best possible solution would be to install Geo-Lock Anchors. These would connect to a wall support and earth anchor plate below grade on the exterior of the home. This would then provide the homeowners a stabilized foundation wall leading to a safer home.

This homeowner in Washburn, WI was concerned about the stability of their foundation and cellar staircase. The stone that had been laid had shifted resulting in a long crack. After a bit of research and a short friendly phone call with the DBS office staff, an appointment was made to have System Design Specialist Royce Bunn make a trip out to the home for a free no obligation estimate. At the appointment, Royce was able to explain to the homeowner the best quality solution for their problems. The installation of Power Braces would help with the shifting concrete and other foundation walls that had also shifted. While Royce was out at the home, he provided the homeowner with an additional solution that would make the space more comfortable. Installing high-performance SilverGlo insulation, an exterior drainage system, and Sentry Seal would help provide the homeowner a warm and dry home.