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Home Insulation Photo Album: Saint Paul Attic Reinsulated to Prevent Ice Dams

Owners recently purchased this 1970s home in Saint Paul, MN. Upon the closing inspection, they noted some potential moisture issues in the attic. 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 condensation 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. 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.

Saint Paul, MN Attic in Needs More Efficient Insulation

This Saint Paul, MN home was recently purchased. In order to boost efficiency and prevent water damage from melting ice dams, the new homeowners called DBS to get an estimate.

Insulation Removed, Ready for Air Sealing

Over time, fiberglass and blow-in insulation lose their R-value. Our team took care to carefully remove and dispose of existing insulation. The moldy portions of the roof are a result of condensation and will be treated with Mold-X2 Botanical™.

Insulation Guides Installed

DBS uses Dr. Energy Saver® products to insulate homes and cabins. The mounted guide you see here, allows our team to measure the amount of insulation they've applied.

Air Sealing Stops the Stack Effect in Saint Paul, MN

The stack effect is something we see in old homes a lot. Warm air escapes your home via a poorly sealed attic, and cold air is pulled in from your basement. Air sealing prevents air leakage and dramatically increases efficiency.

Closed-Cell Sprayfoam Air Seals Attic in Saint Paul, MN

After removing the home's old insulation, our team applied closed-cell spray foam to air seal the space.

Spray Foam on Entire Attic Floor

Air sealing is an important step in insulating your home. Warm air wants to rise upwards and escape through holes, gaps, and cracks in your ceiling into the attic. This results in an inefficient cycle of warm air leaving your home and your furnace working to replace that air.

Tru-Soft™ cellulose Installation

The DBS foreman and crew installed Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation using this yellow hose. The hose is run through the home and connected to our insulation truck outside. The pressure and output of the insulation are controlled by the installer.

Tru-Soft™ cellulose Installed in Saint Paul, MN

Our team installed about 18 inches of Tru-Soft™ attic insulation. This light, yet ultra-dense material boasts a higher R-value per square inch that fiberglass and most rigid foam insulations.