Home Insulation Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Carlton, MN reached out to DBS regarding a need for better home insulation. The drafty home had an attic that allowed cold air to flow about the area, cuasing high energy bills. Luckily, they contacted DBS, and we were able to provide the home with our spray foam insulation service. This better protects the area from cold drafts and ensures a more warm and comfortable living environment,

These business owners in Carlton, MN reached out to DBS for help insulating their warehouse and office buildings. 

A Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist went to the property and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. An energy audit was conducted and heat loss was measured in every area of the business. To dramatically reduce heating and cooling costs closed cell spray foam was recommended. Closed cell spray foam is very effective for temperature control and will seal off areas like rim joists and windows. This results in lower heating and cooling costs along with reduced allergens entering the building. A DBS Foreman and their production crew worked hard to install the insulation. 

This building is now healthy, safe, and comfortable! 

Homeowners in Carlton, MN had lived in their home since the 1970's. Wanting to improve their energy efficiency and get rid of draft rooms and cold floors, they contacted DBS.

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 proper air sealing and rigid foam insulation were necessary to effectively seal the space.

Our production crew first sealed the gaps in building material and spaces surrounding the attic ducts with ZypFoam™. They then laid down TerraBlock™, our foam insulation that is infused with graphite for a higher R-value. Our crews then applied spray foam areas prone to air leaking to completely seal off the home.

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

The attic of this home had only eight inches of insulation installed which was inadequate to maintain the heat that was created inside the home. On top of this, the attic hatch was not properly insulated and was allowing conditioned air from inside the home to enter the attic and escape the home. Our specialist informed this homeowner of the benefits of blow-in insulation at specific depths. The homeowner decided on the depth of blow-in insulation that they were comfortable with and our production crew set out to make their dream a reality. From the photos it looks like this area of the attic was filled with an average of around 20 inches of insulation. This insulation provides a much better barrier between the cold attic and the living space below. With the addition of rigid foam board insulation installed over the hatch this attic is much more insulated and air sealed from the home below. 

A homeowner in Esko, MN had installed ducts in their attic to help save energy. However, they were experiencing air leaks frequently, and reached out to DBS for a better solution. It was determined that our crew would go to the home and install spray foam insulation for the attic. Spray foam is an ideal choice of insulation for creating a more energy-efficient home environment. With the help of DBS, this homeowner will now be able to cut down on energy costs for their property from here on out.