Home Insulation Photo Album: DBS Insulates Duluth, MN Attic to Stop Ice Dams and Lower Energy Bills

This Duluth, MN homeowner wanted to prevent ice dams and increase energy efficiency in their home. They knew the insulation would need updating upon purchasing the home, so to 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.