Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Duluth, MN reached out to DBS regarding an upgrade for their home insulation, particularly in a knee wall section. Previously, the area was insulated with standard fiberglass wool insulation, which was causing some issues for the home in regards to saving energy. Fortunately, DBS was able to send out a crew to install SilverGlo™ insulation panels for the knee wall area. These panels act as a radiant barrier for the home, helping to keep it more energy efficient. Photos from the SilverGlo™ installation can be seen here. 

A homeowner in Duluth, MN was experiencing structural issues with their crawl space. Failing crawl space support can eventually lead to sagging floors in the main area of a home, and cause bigger problems over time. In need of a solution to this, the owner reached out to DBS. After a thorough inspection, it was determined that the crawl space would need to have several SmartJack® units installed within the crawl space to provide that added support. The SmartJack® is an ideal product for crawl space stabilization as it can support loads of over 60,000 lbs. The results turned out great, and the homeowner can now be more comfortable with a reinforced crawl space area. 

These Duluth homeowners reached out to DBS for waterproofing and wall stabilization after being referred by a friend.

Design Specialist Royce Bunn visited the home, assessed the problem, and created a solution for the unwanted water and failing walls. WaterGuard® and our TripleSafe™ Sump Pump were recommended to make sure the basement stays dry all year long. To permanently stabilize the walls our PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System was installed along the perimeter of the basement. Foreman Kevin Steffey and his crew successfully installed the products.

The homeowners now enjoy a safe, stable and dry basement!

A church in Duluth, MN had a dirt crawl space that was prone to wetness. Concerned about how this was affecting the humidity and temperature was affecting the rest of the building, they reached out to us about our Dr. Energy Saver services. 

A Design Specialist trained in energy-saving solutions, visited the space 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 toward the 5 SmartDrain® outlets installed in the crawl space.

TerraBlock™ insulation and closed-cell spray foam was applied to fully seal and regulate temperature in the space. 

The DBS Foreman and production crew installed these products, protecting the building from mold and structural threats in the future. 

This local Duluth, MN homeowner needed extra stability in her home. Due to a flood in 2012, the support beams in the house were experiencing wood rot, causing the beams to be unstable and in need of assistance.

Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo assisted this homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate to help find the perfect solution for their home. After inspecting the area, Henrik decided that installing a SmartJack® System would be the perfect permanent solution for this home. 

Foreman Osia Williams, along with his team, installed this solution. The SmartJack® System uses steel tube beams and footing to stabilize and support the structure. These beams evenly distribute the weight and can reposition the home back to its original position, making it a secure and lasting solution. 

This homeowner no longer needs to worry about instability and can relax peacefully in their home