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Home Insulation Photo Album: DBS Insulates Attic to Solve Cold and Drafty Conditions in Duluth, MN Home

Homeowners in Duluth, MN were looking for an insulation solution for the upper level of their house. Part unsealed attic, part living space, they knew that proper insulation would be more comfort and lower heating and cooling bills. Our Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist Jacob Nustad-Peluso went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for this family. After inspecting the property and conducting an energy audit, it was determined that spray foam insulation and blown-in insulation in the attic were necessary to effectively insulate the space. DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg and his crew first completely air sealed the space with ZypFoam, concentrating on gaps in the building material and spaces surrounding the attic ducts. From there, they applied 1 inch of spray foam to the roof deck. They then used our TruSoft™ cellulose, covering the roof deck in 18-inches of soft, yet dense insulation. TruSoft™ has a higher R-value than fiberglass and other cellulose materials, perfect for use in our northern climate. The homeowners were happy with the work done and can now enjoy comfortable temperatures throughout their home this winter.

No Insulation in Duluth, MN

Un-insulated attic spaces allow temperatures to build-up in the summer time and cold air to enter the home in winter months.

Drafty Attic Space in Duluth, MN

When air is heated in your home, it travels upwards. An unsealed attic allows that air that you paid to heat to escape.

Duluth, MN Attic Insulation to Prevent "Stack Effect"

As air is heated in you home, it rises and escapes via your attic. Cold air from your basement replaces the escaped warm air, creating a vacuum. This is called the Stack Effect and causes excess energy use.

Air Sealing the Attic

Here, our production crew member is sealing gaps and cracks in the building materials with ZypFoam.

Closed-Cell Spray Foam

Our team applied spray foam to the attic walls that are shared with the living space. This will ensure that heated air stays in the usable space and doesn't leech into the attic.

Spray Foam to Insulate Bedrooms

The bedrooms in this upper level were exposed to the attic space on multiple sides. After insulating, they are now going to be a lot more comfortable during cold winter months.

Tru-Soft™ Cellulose Resistant to Mold and Pests

18 inches of Tru-Soft™ cellulose will be applied on top of the spray foam. This insulation is made from recycled newspapers and is treated to be fire resistant, which in turn prevents mold and deters pests.

Tru-Soft™ Cellulose

After the spray foam cured, our team applied the Tru-Soft™, a light, yet dense cellulose insulation. These two insulation types work together to provide an excellent radiant barrier.