Home Insulation Before & After Photos

The owner of this cabin in Stone Lake, WI was having issues keeping it warm in the wintertime. They were unable to use the cabin in the winter and looking for a solution, they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer went to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owner. After a thorough inspection, Henry informed the owner that DBS could install insulation solutions in both the attic and crawlspace that would solve their issues.

Foreman Nicholas Woods II led the installation for this project with help from a crew. Together they encapsulated the crawlspace with 3 layers of insulation. The first layer installed was drainage matting to assist the flow of water. On top of the matting, panels of TerraBlock™ foam insulation were installed to protect the space against frost. Finally, a layer of CleanSpace® was applied to complete the encapsulation process. In the attic, the crew removed all of the old batting insulation and sprayed polyurethane foam inside the knee walls of the attic to complete the air sealing process. They also blew in 17 inches of Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation to properly insulate the attic floor. 

Now that the home has been properly insulated, the homeowner will experience a warmer cabin without paying more for heating, and will finally be able to relax comfortably all year round.

This customer reached out to DBS after noticing their home was relatively cold, especially with the floors. The customer's expectations included achieving better insulation and having a more energy-efficient home. Once our Design Specialist was able to get out to the property, they recommended a plan that involved removing the current fiberglass and applying our Dr. Energy® spray foam to the rim joist to help keep the floor permanently insulated. Once our crew was able to get out to the property and install the spray foam, the customer was happy with the quick fix and solution.

Cabin owners in Sarona, WI wanted to spend the winter living in their cabin. The cabin had some insulation in the crawl space, but it was consistently moist, and was also hosting a family of mice. Knowing they would need a permanent solution to keep their cabin comfortable, they called DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate on our crawl space encapsulation service.

DBS Service Manager Jacob Nustad-Peluso visited the cabin and gave a thorough estimate for the crawl space project. We recommended a full encapsulation which includes a vapor barrier, drainage matting, and insulation. 

DBS Foreman Zach Jorenby is an expert at installing both waterproofing and foundation repair products. He lead a three-person crew to complete this cabin crawl space system. Our team placed drainage matting directly on the dirt crawl space ground, with a CleanSpace® vapor barrier on top. Those two products work together to prevent water from freely collecting and evaporating into the crawl space. 

These customers are now ready to spend a winter in the Wisconsin woods! 

Faced with icy challenges in Cable, WI, this family's beloved cabin was plagued by ice dams and unwanted leaks, cutting short their skiing getaway fun. As shown in the before photo, the cold air in hidden spaces, like the attic, required immediate attention. Our solution? Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation and SilverGlo™ insulation, which we used to seal and insulate the attic, ensuring the space stayed warm and energy-efficient. The transformation, evident in the after photo, turned the cabin back into a cozy, inviting retreat, safeguarding it for many more family memories to come.

A homeowner from Hudson, WI contacted DBS looking for help with their drafty home. One of our Design Specialists provided the homeowner with a free no-obligation estimate after a thorough inspection of the home. One of our crews replaced the insulation in the attic with our blown-in cellulose insulation. Now the homeowner can relax in a healthy, safe, and comfortable home.