Home Insulation Photo Album: New Attic Insulation in Duluth, MN Lowers Energy Bills and Increases Comfort
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.
Attic Access in Duluth, MN
Access to the attic needs to be properly insulated to stop warm air from escaping from the heated spaces in the home.
Duluth, MN Batting Insulation in Attic
This home in Duluth, MN had significant insulation in the attic. However, as insulation ages, its ability to insulate decreases.
DBS Design Specialists Inspects Attic
Upon inspection, our Design Specialist spotted two types of insulation in this attic; loose, blown-in insulation, and batting.
Duluth, MN Attic Lacks Proper Insulation
Our attic insulation team will begin this project by removing the existing insulation to properly air seal the attic before re-insulating it.
Air Sealing Attic Floor with Spray Foam
When air sealing attics, our team applies a thin layer of spray foam. Closed-cell spray foam expands on application to fill gaps and cracks, blocking airflow.
Cellulose Insulation for Attics
After air sealing, our team installed 18 inches of Tru-Soft™ cellulose.
Attic Scuttle Cover from Above
Our team custom-assembles a scuttle cover from SilverGlo™ foam insulation. This graphite-infused insulation is connected, and the joints are air sealed with ZypFoam to ensure an airtight seal.
Scuttle Cover with SilverGlo™
Our team sealed this attic access so that warm air from the living space below will not escape via the attic.