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Fixer-Upper Cabin in Deer River, MN Foundation Permanently Stabilized and Crawl Space Encapsulation By DBS
The owners of this cabin in Deer River, MN had recently purchased the property. They intended on doing major work on the structure before spending time there with kids and grandchildren as they were worried about the safety of the cabin. Looking for a solution, the owners reached out to DBS.
Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate. Henrik advised the owners that the cabin was experiencing severe foundation issues along with energy efficiency issues. He quoted them for both foundation repair work and crawl space encapsulation and the owners hired DBS to do both sets of work.
Foreman Nick Woods II led the installation for the projects. With the help of a crew, they installed several SmartJack® supports, helical piers, and PowerBrace™ support systems to permanently stabilize the foundation of the cabin. Then, the crew moved on to the crawl space encapsulation portion of the project. They covered the ground with CleanSpace®, a thick, white poly vapor barrier material to waterproof the crawl space. After installing the CleanSpace® material, the crew air-sealed the space with closed-cell polyurethane spray foam.
Now that the cabin has been permanently stabilized and the crawl space has been encapsulated, the owners will be able to go about remodeling so that they are able to spend time with their families in their new retreat.
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.
