Home Insulation Photo Album: New Attic Insulation for Duluth, MN Delivers on More Comfortable Conditions

These Duluth, MN homeowners needed a year-round solution for making their home more comfortable. The wintertime made their kitchen and living areas cold and drafty, and caused certain rooms to heat up in the summertime as well. After 25 years in the home, and plans to live there for many more, these 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 a combination of rgid foam and blown-in insulation were necessary to effectively seal the space. Our production crew first removed the existing insulation and sealed the gaps in building material and spaces surrounding the attic ducts with ZypFoam™. From there, the applied TerraBlock™ directly to the super deck in the attic. They also blew-in a heavy layer of our TruSoft™ cellulose into the space. TruSoft™ has a higher R-value than fiberglass and other cellulose materials and will work wonders to protect the space.  Sealing the attic was key to prevent warm air from escaping the home, and improves the overall energy-efficiency and health of the space.