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Insulation and Encapsulation Fixes Chilly Grand Rapids, MN Cabin
A cabin owner in Grand Rapids, MN had a dirt crawl space with very little insulation. They has issues with pipes freezing and bursting during winter months. Wanting piece of mind when opening up the cabin each spring, they reached out to us about our Dr. Energy Saver® services.
Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer is an expert in energy-saving solutions and visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his production crew installed CleanSpace® vapor barrier on top of foam insulation over the dirt crawl space floor. Our ultra-dense TerraBlock™ foam insulation, as well as closed-cell spray foam, were applied to fully seal and regulate temperature in the space. These products work together to keep, cold air, moisture, and pests at bay.
The homeowner was happy with the work done, and now has a solid solution to protect their cabin against low winter time temperatures.
Newly-Built Workshop in Duluth, MN is Insulated for Year-Round Use
Homeowners in Duluth, MN built a garage on their property that they were in the process of finishing. In order to comfortably use that space year-round, they contacted DBS to learn more about our Dr. Energy Saver® insulation services.
DBS Design Specialist Jacob Nustad-Peluso visited the homeowners and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the insulation work. After a thorough inspection, he recommended both spray foam and our Tru-Soft™ cellulose insluation to provide a sufficient radiant barrier in the garage attic.
Our production crew was lead by Foreman Orrin Sundberg. They installed 3 inches of closed-cell spray foam to air seal and insulate the attic space, focusing on the floor joints and space beneath the roof deck. Spray foam expands after its applied, reaching tight spaces and filling gaps and preventing air from passing through. The crew also installed 18 inches of Tru-Soft™ cellulose to provide a high R-value.
These homeowners were happy with the work done and can now enjoy a comfortable garage space year-round!
Cold and Drafty Rooms Fixed with Attic Insulation in Duluth, MN
Homeowners in Duluth, MN were looking for an insulation solution for the upper level of their house. Part unsealed attic, part living space, they knew that proper insulation would be more comfort and lower heating and cooling bills.
Our Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist Jacob Nustad-Peluso went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for this family. After inspecting the property and conducting an energy audit, it was determined that spray foam insulatio and blown-in insulation in the attic were necessary to effectively insulate the space.
DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his crew first completely air sealed the space with ZypFoam, concentrating on gaps in the building material and spaces surrounding the attic ducts. From there, they applied 1 inch of spray foam to the roof deck. They then used our TruSoft™ cellulose, covering the roof deck in 18-inches of soft, yet dense insulation. TruSoft™ has a higher R-value than fiberglass and other cellulose materials, perfect for use in our northern climate.
The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now enjoy comfortable temperatures throughout their home this winter.
Virginia, MN Homeowners Add Garage Insulation for Year-Round Protection
Homeowners in Virginia built this new garage on their property that they were in the process of finishing. In order to enjoy that space year-round, they knew they needed a permanent solution to keep it comfortable.
Our Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the insulation work. Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his production crew installed 3 inches of closed-cell spray foam to seal and insulate the structure. Spray foam expands after its applied, reaching tight spaces and filling gaps where air could escape.
Both the garage level and room above it are now completely sealed and insulated. These homeowners can now enjoy a comfortable garage space year-round!
Waterproofing and Foundation Support Systems Installed in Leaky Duluth, MN Home
Homeowners in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS for help stabilizing their failing foundation walls. When DBS arrived the foundation walls of this home were cracked and bowing. This problem will not get better with time, but it will get better with us!
Our Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner's project. It was determined that both waterproofing and foundation support systems were needed to provide a permanent solution going forward.
DBS Foreman Taylor Allen and crew worked on the basement 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, directing it to the home's existing sump pump.
DBS Foreman Zach Royer and his production crew then performed the foundation support work. They installed a PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System, attaching steel I-beams to the concrete floor and the basement rim joists. This PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System, is meant to support walls from further movement and can be tightened over time, in order to restore the walls to their original position. The PowerBrace™ beams are zinc-plated and backed with a 75-year warranty against movement. Additionally, they installed 3 GeoLock™ earth anchors were recommended to stabilize the failing partially underground walls.
The homeowners can now rest easy knowing their home is protected from water and further foundation damage.
