Before & After Photos

Owners of this home in Duluth, MN now use the property for vacationing during the summer months. They have owned the home for close to 50 years but have noticed some dramatic shifting and cracking in the home's foundation. The homeowners learned about DBS via a recommendation from another company and contacted us for a permanent solution. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was determined that a lift procedure was needed to address foundation settlement, as well as some supplemental support. Zach Royer and his production crew installed a 14-ft support beam beneath the home and then drove 2 HelixPro® piers into the ground to support the 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 supported vacation home for years to come! 

This Duluth, MN home had an attic that wasn't properly insulated. When warm air from the home met the cold attic, condensation was forming. In turn, this was causing damage to the insulation and the living space below it. After receiving a recommendation from a home inspector, the home owner contacted DBS for a solution.

A Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspection, it was determined that air sealing and sufficient spray foam were necessary to offer a proper seal to the attic space. 

Our production crew first sealed the gaps in building material and spaces surrounding the attic ducts with ZypFoam™. From there, they completely sealed the space with closed-cell spray foam, at 3-5 inches depending on the location in the attic. 

Sealing the attic was key to prevent warm air from escaping the home, and improving the overall energy health of the space. 

This Superior, WI home had an attic that wasn't properly insulated. When warm air from the home met the cold attic, condensation was forming. In turn, this was causing damage to the insulation and the living space below it. After receiving a recommendation from a home inspector, the home owner contacted DBS for a solution.

One of our Design Specialists trained in whole-home energy went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After the inspection, it was determined that a variety of our Dr. Energy Saver® products would be used to seal the space. 

DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his production crew partially removed the existing insulation, then sealed the chimney with metal flashing, wrapping it in rock wool. From there, they blew-in around 17 inches of TruSoft™ cellulose insulation to provide a radiant barrier that would match even the coldest Wisconsin winter temperatures.

Sealing the attic was key to prevent warm air from escaping the home, and improving the overall energy health of the space. 

This Duluth, MN home had issues with holding a comfortable temperature during the winter months. The warm air that was escaping the attic was creating ice damming issues that the homeowner considered a big issue. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS about our energy saving services.

A Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the property and conducting an energy audit, it was determined that proper air sealing and rigid foam insulation were necessary to effectively seal the space.

DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his crew first sealed the gaps in building material and spaces surrounding the attic ducts with ZypFoam™. They then laid down TerraBlock™, our foam insulation that is infused with graphite for a higher R-value. 

Sealing the attic was key to prevent warm air from escaping the home, and improving the overall energy health of the space. 

This Duluth, MN homeowner contacted us about adding to the existing insulation in the attic as well as the home's garage space. Because the home is a rental space, the owner wanted to create more comfortable conditions for renters, as well as save on energy bills. 

One of our Design Specialists trained in Dr. Energy Saver® services visited the home for a free, no-obligation estimate of the work. They recommended adding another 8 inches of Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation. In our climate, attics need about 17 inches total of insulation to create a proper radiant barrier. 

DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his production crew installed the Tru-Soft™ cellulose to a proper height. Tru-Soft™ cellulose is extra dense and made from recycled news paper. It's treated to be extremely resistant to heat and fire, making it a great companion for an attic space.