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Two Harbors Crawl Space Insulation and Encapsulation Combats Musty Smells and Cold Floors
A Northwoods retreat in Two Harbors, MN had crawl space issues. Wetness and damage to the insulation produced a bad odor that affected the rest of the home. Looking for a solution to restore comfort to their home, the homeowners reached out to DBS about our crawl space encapsulation service.
Dr. Energy Saver Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the home and completed a thorough inspection of the crawl space. He discovered moldy insulation, water damage, and clear signs of critters living in the space. Henry designed a plan that included removing the damaged insulation and replacing it with our crawl space encapsulation system.
DBS Foreman Nick Woods II led this crawl space repair project. After removing the damaged insulation, our team worked to address the moisture issues by installing a SmartDrain® crawl space drainage system. From there, they applied our 3-layer crawl space encapsulation system consisting of; drainage matting, TerraBlock™ insulation, and a CleanSpace® vapor barrier.
The homeowners were happy with the work and now have a healthy, safe, and comfortable home once again!
Crawl Space Encapsulation in Two Harbors, MN Solves Cold Flooring Issue
The owner of this home in Two Harbors, MN was concerned about mold growth in their crawl space. They also had issues with rodents and wanted a solution to their issue as soon as possible. The owner reached out to DBS in hopes of finding a solution.
Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a thorough inspection, he advised the owner about DBS insulation solutions that would solve their issues.
Foreman Evan LaFontaine led the installation of the project with assistance from a team. Together they installed drainage matting in the crawl space to help with water flow underneath the layers of insulation. Then they laid down panels of TerraBlock™ foam insulation to protect the area against frost build-up. Finally, they sealed off the ground with the CleanSpace® vapor barrier. On the walls, the crew installed panels of SilverGlo™ rigid foam insulation and air sealed in between the panels with ZypFoam™. To finalize the project, the crew sprayed waterproof polyurethane foam insulation into the rim joists to air seal the crawl space.
Now that the crawl space has been thoroughly insulated, the homeowner will experience warmer floors and lower heating bills. They can relax comfortably knowing that their crawl space will stay drier and promote healthy living conditions.
Crawl Space Encapsulation in Two Harbors, MN
This homeowner in Two Harbors, MN was looking for a solution for their cold crawl space. They were experiencing their pipes freezing in the winter and cold floors. They decided to reach out to DBS for a professional and permanent solution.
Design Specialist Dakota King assisted the homeowner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, a quote was provided for our Crawl Space Encapsulation Services.
DBS Foreman and Co-Foreman, Jacob Nemec, helped with this project's installation. They used Spray Foam to air seal and insulate the crawl space area. Then CleanSpace® was installed to keep the space clean, dry, and keep the area sealed and insulated throughout the winter seasons!
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Spray Foam Insulation to Stop Drafts in Duluth, MN Home
These Duluth, MN homeowners contacted us about drafty areas in their home. Specific areas in the bedrooms, bathrooms, and living space of the home's main level were cold to the touch. In search of a permanent solution, the homeowners reached out to DBS about our Dr. Energy Saver® solutions.
A DBS Design Specialist visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the project. Upon inspection of the encapsulated crawl space, our expert determined that spray foam would be used at the rim joist of the crawl space to prevent cold air from reaching the main level of the home. Our production crew then dense packed the home's exterior walls with Tru-Soft™ cellulose providing a solid radiant barrier to stand up to winter temperatures.
Crawl Space Encapsulation and Insulation in Duluth, MN
Owners of this Duluth, MN home dreamt of making improvements and remodeling. With some signs of foundation settling and a wet crawl space, they knew they needed to improve the conditions beneath their home first.
DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the project. He assessed the structural concerns, as well as the wet and musty crawl space. He worked with the homeowners to design a plan that would increase their year-round comfort and maintain their property value for years to come.
DBS Foreman Nick Burley lead this crawl space project. He and his team completely removed the debris and excavated dirt beneath the space and added some gravel back to encourage better drainage in the space. From there, they installed our 3-layer system for crawl space encapsulation. First, drainage matting to eliminate moisture buildup, TerraBlock™ crawl space insulation, and CleanSpace® vapor barrier. These three products work together to fully protect the crawl space and condition spaces around them from the effects of cold air and moisture.
To correct the structural issues, they installed 26 total SmartJack® support beams in order to restore the home to a level position.
From there, DBS Foreman Nick Woods II and his insulation crew sealed the crawl space vertical walls, from the floor to the rim joists with closed cell spray foam. This will stop airflow and prevent moisture from entering the space.
