Air Sealing Before & After Photos

Insulating around objects that should not be moved is never an easy task, but the team at DBS Residential Solutions has gotten great at using spray foam insulation to properly insulate and air seal a home while working around various obstacles. Keeping these utilities warm is important not only for the longevity of the machines but for their efficiency as well. A water heater, for example, will lose much less energy in a warm room than it would in a room that in improperly insulated and cold. 

A homeowner from Aitkin, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their cold, musty crawl space. One of our Design Specialists, Zach Guilliams, went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate for our Crawl Space Encapsulation service. After thoroughly inspecting the crawl space, Zach provided the homeowner with a free quote. One of our crews led by a Foreman installed our 3-layer encapsulation products to insulate, waterproof thoroughly, and air seal the space. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind in a healthy, safe, and comfortable home!

A homeowner from Tower, MN reached out to us looking for a free quote on Crawl Space Encapsulation. One of our Design Specialists provided the homeowner with a free estimate after a thorough inspection of the crawl space. One of our insulation crews installed our 3-layers of encapsulation products to thoroughly insulate and waterproof the crawl space area. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind in a healthy, safe, and comfortable home.

A homeowner in Longville, MN was feeling the effects of their poorly insulated home. They noted temperature and humidity fluctuations, as well as cold floors during winter months, producing high energy bills. To learn more about what steps were needed to properly insluate the home, they reached out to us about our Dr. Energy Saver® services. 

A Design Specialist trained in energy-saving solutions visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was determined that both the crawl space and attic needed attention. A DBS foreman and crew installed CleanSpace® vapor barrier over drainage matting in the dirt crawl space. These two products work together to keep moisture and pests at bay. To further prevent moisture and the growth of mold, closed-cell spray foam was applied to fully seal and regulate temperature in the space. 

For the attic, our team first removed the existing insultion and proceeded in air sealing the entire space. Afterwards, they replaced the blown-in insulation using cellulose, which has an incredible R-value. 

The homeowner was happy with the work done, resulting in a great improvement of this home's overall health. 

Homeowners in Duluth, MN were looking to make their home more comfortable year-round. Looking to prevent ice dams in the winter and reduce heating bills, the homeowners reached out to DBS for a permanent solution.

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 air sealing, and blown-in insulation were necessary to effectively seal the space.

Our production crew first removed the existing insulation in the attic. They then sealed the gaps in building material and spaces surrounding the attic ducts with a layer of Spray Foam. From there, they used our TruSoft™ cellulose to blow into the space. TruSoft™ has a higher R-value than fiberglass and other cellulose materials. 

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