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Dr. Energy Saver® System Protects Freezing Pipes In Eveleth, Minnesota
These homeowners in Eveleth, MN reached out to DBS for help insulating the piping system in their home. During the winter multiple pipes were freezing which resulted in water damage and stress for the homeowner. They wanted a permanent home performance solution when they reached out to DBS.
A DBS Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the home and performing infrared heat measuring tests it was concluded that the walls did not have proper insulation. DBS has a solution called dense-packed insulation which does not require drywall removal and dramatically increases the efficiency of the home. Small 1-inch ports are cut into the home and Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation is applied inside the walls. After the insulation is installed the holes are covered with siding and are completely hidden! This home was repaired by DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his production crew.
This home is now healthy, safe, and comfortable with safe pipes all year round!
Duluth, MN Home Health Improved with Crawl Space Encapsulation
A homeowner in Duluth, MN had a dirt crawl space that was prone to wetness. It had failing insulation causing temperature and humidity fluctuations in the rest of their home. To learn more about what steps were needed to seal their crawl space, they reached out to us about our Dr. Energy Saver services.
A Design Specialist trained in energy-saving solutions, visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was recommended that a CleanSpace® vapor barrier be laid over drainage matting. These two products work together to direct water away from the crawl space, preventing moisture and the growth of mold. Additionally, TerraBlock™ insulation and closed-cell spray foam were suggested to fully seal and regulate temperature in the space.
The DBS Foreman and production crew installed these products resulting in a great improvement of this home's overall health.
Crawl Space Encapsulation and Insulation in Duluth, MN
A homeowner in Duluth, MN had a dirt crawl space that was prone to wetness. Concerned about how this was affecting the humidity and temperature in the rest of their home, they reached out to us about our Dr. Energy Saver services.
A Design Specialist trained in energy-saving solutions, visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was recommended that a CleanSpace® vapor barrier be laid over drainage matting. These two products work together to direct water away from the crawl space, preventing moisture and the growth of mold. Additionally, a SuperSump® Premier Pump System was included in the plan to direct all water up and out of the crawl space.
Closed-cell spray foam was suggested to fully seal and regulate temperature in the space.
The DBS Foreman and production crew installed these products resulting in a great improvement of this home's overall health.
Settling Cabin in Ely, MN Supported with Helical Piers
Owners of this cabin started to notice some dramatic shifting in the home's foundation. Living in northern Minnesota, they noticed there foundation shifting from swelling in the winter and thawing in the springtime. This was causing issues in the rest of the home, creating some windows and doors to become unlevel, and difficult to open. The homeowners learned about DBS via a referreral and reached out in search of a permanent solution.
One of our DBS foundation repair Design Specialists visited the cabin to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was determined that a lift procedure was needed to address foundation settlement. A DBS foreman and production crew replaced existing support beams and then used 12 Push Piers to lift and support the cabin structure. These piers are driven through the soil, down to the strata layer of rock, providing solid support to the home.
The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now enjoy a safe and support cabin for years to come!
Waterproofing and Foundation Support Systems to Fix Leaky Duluth, MN Home
Homeowners of this Duluth, MN home noticed issues with their basement walls upon moving in. They were seeing continuous movement, worsening lately and were concerned that the walls would cave in. In search of a permanent solution, they reached out to us to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate.
DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn was the Design Specialist for the project and visited the home to provide a thorough inspection and estimate for the foundation support. It was determined that significant support was needed and our PowerBrace™ Wall Support system combined with a GeoLock™ Wall Anchor System was the best option. DBS Production Manager Kevin Steffey was the Foreman for this project. He and his crew installed 5 PowerBrace™ steel I-beams total and 6 GeoLock™ Wall Anchors.
Because the walls were bowing significantly, our crews needed to excavate soil on the outside of the home to restore the walls to their original position. The crew applied SentrySeal® and TerraBlock™ to give extra insulation and provide a waterproofing layer on the exterior wall.
The installation was successful and provided a solid solution to the leaking water and foundation cracks!
