Basement Finishing Photo Album: Cold Floors and High Energy Bills Fixed with Rim Joist Insulation in Duluth, MN
A homeowner in Duluth, MN reached was tiring of high energy bills and cold floors in the home. Learning about us in the Duluth News Tribune, they reached out to a for a permanent solution.
Dr. Energy Saver Design Specialist Hunter Riley provided a free, no-obligation estimate which resulted in a plan of action for insulating the home. DBS Foreman Jason Foster and his production crew sprayed "Closed Cell Spray Foam" along the rim joists in the basement ceiling for proper insulation.
The homeowner now enjoys warmers floors and has a more energy efficient home overall!
The basement before insulation was installed
The unsealed basement ceiling was causing cold and drafty floors on the main level of the home
The basement before insulation was installed
Lack of insulation is not energy efficient and causes high heating bills
Insulation along rim joists
Closed cell insulation was applied along the basement rim joists
Basement window is properly sealed
The basement windows were also sealed with insulation
Sealed and efficient
The insulation has stopped cold air from getting into the home
