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Home Insulation Photo Album: Attic Insulation in International Falls, MN Resolves High Heating Bill Issue

The owners of this home in International Falls, MN experienced issues with heating their living spaces. The homeowner reached out to DBS looking for insulation solutions after repairing their foundation issues. Design Specialist Austin Burley went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the issue. After a thorough inspection, Austin informed the owner of insulation products offered by DBS and how they would benefit their home. A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they cleared out the old fiberglass batting insulation from the attic and air-sealed the space by applying a waterproof polyurethane spray foam to the floorboards. Finally, they blew in 17 inches of Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation. The homeowner can now relax comfortably in their energy-efficient and warmer home thanks to proper attic insulation.

Ice Dams Form on Roof in International Falls, MN and Cause Damage to Gutters and Roofing Tiles

The owner of this home in International Falls, MN recently had DBS install foundation stabilization systems in their basement and were looking to solve the insulation issues in their home as well. Ice dams tend to form on their roof during winter and they wanted to find a solution to protect their roof and gutters.

Free No-Obligation Cost Estimate for Attic Insulation

A DBS Design Specialist came out to the home to conduct a free no-obligation estimate for the owners.

There Are Several Disadvantages to Fiberglass Batting Insulation

There are several disadvantages to having fiberglass batting insulation. One is that it is more flammable than the DBS cellulose insulation. Paper-backed fiberglass insulation is also prone to developing mold when it gets wet. Bats of insulation also leave space for gaps and crevices, leading to improper insulation of the attic.

Knee Wall Insulation Solves Ice Dam Buildup Issue in International Falls, MN

A DBS Design Specialist suggested that the homeowner have the inside of their knee walls insulated to help resolve the ice dam issue.

Fiberglass Batting Insulation Holds onto Moisture and Hosts Pests

Fiberglass batting insulation holds onto water easily which eventually leads to mold growth. Pests also thrive in and feed on fiberglass insulation. This attic was in desperate need of a proper insulation solution.

Tru-Soft™ Cellulose Insulation Provides Proper Insulation to Home in International Falls, MN

A DBS Foreman went to the home to install the new insulation with a crew. DBS uses Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation for blown-in insulation because it conserves energy better and is made of recyclable materials. Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation is also treated in a borate solution for fire-retardancy and also functions as a pest repellent. The crew air-sealed the attic with a polyurethane spray foam and blew in 17 inches of Tru-Soft™ cellulose insulation to finish the insulation process.

Tru-Soft™ Cellulose Insulation in Attic Lowers Heating Bills and Warms Living Spaces

Now that the new insulation has been installed in the knee walls of this attic in International Falls, MN ice dams will have a much more difficult time forming in future years, and the homeowners will notice warmer living spaces and lower heating bills. The home has been properly insulated and the homeowners can relax much more comfortably.