Home Insulation Before & After Photos

A Duluth, MN couple contacted DBS for help in preventing ice dams from forming on their home. Knowing that this is a symptom of energy loss in the home, they figured a permanent solution would make their home more comfortable as well. 

DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer is an expert in our Dr. Energy Saver® solutions. After completing a thorough inspection of the attic, he provided the family with a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. He noticed frost and signs of water leaking in the attic, in areas consistent with the ice dams and cold rooms. 

DBS Foreman Nick Woods II and his insulation crew completed the attic project. They first removed the existing fiberglass batting insulation, and applied a layer of spray foam to the attic floor for air seal and to prevent energy loss. From there, they applied 18 inches of cellulose insulation. DBS uses Tru-Soft™ cellulose, a light, yet dense material that has an R-value as high as 4 per inch. 

The homeowners now have a solid solution to keep their home comfortable and reduce their energy bills!

Owners recently purchased this 1960s home in Saginaw, MN. They noticed immediately that propane costs were high and that ice dams were present on the roof. Wanting to save energy and make their home more comfortable, they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for the work.

DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the home and provided an inspection and thorough estimate for the attic insulation project. To prevent any leaking from ice dams in the future, Henry suggested air sealing the attic floor and re-insulating it. DBS Foreman Nick Woods II lead the attic insulation crew. They added Tru-Soft™ cellulose to the attic after air sealing, to provide a solid radiant barrier. This will, in turn, prevent warm air from escaping from the living space through the attic. This insulation method also prevents the space from heating up too much during the summer months.

The homeowners were happy with the work our insulation crew did and now have a solid solution to stand up to cold Minnesota winters.

These Duluth, MN homeowners had been living in the space for 2 years before tackling their attic insulation. They knew the insulation would need updating upon purchasing the home, so to save energy and make their home more comfortable, they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for the work.

DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the home and provided an inspection and thorough estimate for the attic insulation project. To prevent energy loss and leaking from ice dams in the future, Henry suggested air sealing the attic floor and re-insulating it. DBS Foreman Nick Woods II lead the attic insulation crew.

Our attic insulation crew first removed the existing batting and loose insulation. They air-sealed the space with spray foam insulation and added a thick layer Tru-Soft™ cellulose afterward. This will, in turn, prevent warm air from escaping from the living space through the attic. Additionally, they built a scuttle cover from SilverGlo™ insulation in order to properly seal the attic from the rest of the home. This insulation method also prevents the space from heating up too much during the summer months.

The homeowners were happy with the work our insulation crew did and now have a solid solution to stand up to cold Minnesota winters.

This Minnetonka, MN home had a waterproofing system installed by DBS. On a routine service appointment by our Service Manager Jacob Nustad-Peluso, he and the homeowner discussed the drafty basement. Cold air was coming through the rim joist area in the basement, leading to cold floors on the main level of the home. 

Nick Woods II and his insulation crew used closed-cell spray foam to seal the basement rim joists. This spray foam expands once applied to close gaps and cracks, providing a solid barrier against water and airflow. Insulating the rim joists in your basement or crawl space stops airflow of both cold air in the winter and warm, humid air in the summer. 

The homeowners now have a more efficient home, saving money on heating and cooling bills!

This International Falls home was built in the early 2000s. Although the crawl space was fit with fiberglass batting, it wasn't enough to prevent the sump pump and pipes from freezing during the winter months.

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a thorough inspection of the crawl space. He provided a free estimate for a new insulation plan including our closed-cell spray foam. The homeowners decided to move forward with the plan and our Dr. Energy Saver Team got to work!

Nick Woods II and his crew began by removing the existing fiberglass batting. From there, they applied closed cell spray foam to the vertical crawl space walls. Our foam insulation expands as it's applied, air sealing and insulating. 

The homeowners were happy with the work done and now have an insulated crawl space to protect their home from cold winter temperatures.