CASE STUDY
CRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION FOR A CABIN IN GRAND MARAIS, MN
A cabin owner in Grand Marais, MN, wanted to eliminate musty odors, improve indoor comfort, and protect their property from moisture issues. DBS designed a complete crawl space encapsulation system to create a cleaner, drier, and more energy-efficient cabin.
This cabin in Grand Marais, MN had a dirt crawl space that was prone to water. Tired of musty smells, and inconsistent temperatures in the rest of the cabin, the owners contacted us. They had work done by DBS on another cabin in the area, and were happy with that project.
DBS Sales Manager Royce Bunn visited the home for a free inspection and no-obligation estimate for the work. To combat this problem, encapsulating the space entirely was the best option.
CleanSpace® drainage matting, and a protective vapor barrier were laid down to seal the dirt floor. TerraBlock™ and closed-cell spray foam insulation were used to help regulate temperature in the space, which will in turn make the home more energy-efficient.
The homeowner was pleased with the done work and now has a more safe and comfortable home to enjoy!
Crawl Spaces: you won’t believe what we find under homes!
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Moisture & Mold in Minnesota Crawl Spaces Can Damage Your Home Fast
Across Duluth, St. Louis County, St. Cloud, Stearns County, Sherburne County, Benton County, Brainerd, Baxter, Crow Wing County, and Cass County, vented crawl spaces are built to struggle with snowmelt, damp soil, summer humidity, and freeze-thaw cycles. When warm, humid air meets cooler surfaces underground, condensation forms, and mold follows. That mold doesn’t stay put.
Damp Minnesota Crawl Spaces Attract Pests, Rodents, and Wood-Damaging Insects
Moisture-damaged wood doesn’t just rot, it attracts pests that cause their own wave of destruction. From lake-area cabins in Cass and Crow Wing County to year-round homes in Duluth, St. Cloud, Elk River, and Sauk Rapids, dark and damp crawl spaces can become ideal conditions for rodents, carpenter ants, and wood-damaging insects.
Your Minnesota Crawl Space Could Be Costing You 25–40% More on Energy Bills
An unencapsulated crawl space is one of the biggest sources of energy loss in a Minnesota home. Whether it’s subzero winter air in Duluth and Brainerd or summer humidity in St. Cloud and Sherburne County, your HVAC system pays the price, and so do you.
Sagging Floors or Foundation Issues in Minnesota? Your Crawl Space Structure May Be Failing
Structural problems in a crawl space rarely announce themselves, until they do. In Minnesota homes across Duluth, St. Louis County, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Baxter, Elk River, and Sauk Rapids, sagging floors, cracked drywall, and sticking doors can all be warning signs that the support system beneath your home is compromised.
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