Home Insulation Photo Album: Attic Sealed in Grand Rapids, MN to Prevent Ice Dams and Boost Energy Efficiency

This Grand Rapids home had insufficient insulation in the attic. This lead to drafty conditions in the entire home as well as issues with ice dams in the wintertime. Looking for a permanent solution to make their home more comfortable year-round, they reached out to DBS for a permanent solution. Our Service Manager Jacob was the Design Specialist for the project. Upon visiting the home, he provided a free, no-obligation estimate. After inspecting the property and conducting an energy audit, it was determined that air sealing and blown-in insulation were necessary to effectively seal and insulate the space. Nick Woods II and his attic insulation crew began this project by first removing the existing fiberglass insulation. They then sealed the gaps in building material and spaces surrounding the attic ducts with a layer of closed-cell spray foam. From there, they 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. Finally, they targeted the entrances to the attic and created radiant barriers using SilverGlo™ insulation. Sealing the attic from the rest of the living space was key in preventing warm air from escaping the home, and improved overall energy-efficiency, and health of the space.