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Air Sealing Photo Album: Attic in Duluth, MN Fully Air Sealed and Insulated with Dr. Energy Saver®

This Duluth, MN home has a cathedral-style attic and almost no insulation. 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 sealed the gaps in building material and spaces surround the attic ducts. 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, and improving the overall energy health of the space.

Gaps at Joists to Be Filled

As warm air circulates through your home, it wants to travel upwards. If not properly sealed, the air you've paid to heat will leave through your attic.

Cathedral Style Attic in Duluth, MN

This type of attic allows air to escape if not sealed properly.

TruSoft™ Cellulose Recommended

Around 18 inches of blown-in insulation is recommended for homes in our northern climate.

Floor Joints to Be Air Sealed

The cracks and gaps between wooden planks and the chimney will be sealed to prevent the loss of warm air.

Home's Access to the Attic

This room is directly below the attic and will continue to lose warm air to the unsealed space above without proper insulation.

Gaps and Cracks Sealed

Every joint, nail hole, plumbing, and utility installation creates a gap that allows air to flow. This causes your HVAC system to work harder to constantly make up for that air loss.

Air Ducts Sealed

Our production team took the time to diligently seal each crack, gap, nail hole in this attic to ensure a proper and thorough seal.

TruSoft™ Cellulose Blown-in

After our team successfully completed the air sealing, they blew-in around 18 inches of dense cellulose to provided this home with an R-value of 49, the recommended amount for our service area of Minnesota and Wisconsin.