Ice Damming Photo Album: Proper Attic Insulation to Correct Ice Dams in Holyoke, MN
This Holyoke, MN home was built in the year 2000. They contacted us specifically looking for solutions to preventing ice dams in their home.
Our Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the insulation project. After inspecting the property and conducting an energy audit, it was determined that spray foam insulation and blown-in insulation in the attic were necessary to effectively insulate the space.
DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg began this insulation job by removing the existing fiberglass batting. His crew then completely air sealed the space with ZypFoam, concentrating on gaps in the building material and spaces surrounding the attic ducts.
From there, they applied 1 inch of spray foam to the roof deck. They then used our TruSoft™ cellulose, covering the roof deck in 18-inches of soft, yet dense insulation. TruSoft™ has a higher R-value than fiberglass and other cellulose materials, perfect for use in our northern climate. Tru-Soft™ cellulose is extra dense and made from recycled news paper. It's treated to be extremely resistant to heat and fire, making it a great companion for an attic space. They also added SilverGlo™, a rigid foam insulation infused with graphite. This was applied around the attic access to prevent warm air from escaping via the attic.This home is now properly equipped to handle warm Minnesota summers and freezing winters with new attic insulation.
SilverGlo™ Scuttle Cover
This rigid foam insulation is infused with graphite to give it a high R-value. It's placed over the attic access to prevent warm air from escaping via the attic.
Air Sealing Saves Energy
Homeowners who air seal, save money. When we cut holes into our home's building material for important wiring and utilities, we expose channels for air to leak, creating a vacuum. When warm air escapes, cold air replaces it further below in the home.
Sealing with Spray Foam
Often HVAC systems have seams and vents that go unsealed, leaking warm air, instead of feeding it into your home.
Ready for Air Sealing
After our team removed the home's existing insulation, they could target the gaps and cracks in the attic floor that allow air flow.
ZypFoam Application
A thin bead of Zypfoam expands to properly air seal large cracks in this attic floor.
Attic in Holyoke, MN Before Air Sealing
Our team will use expanding ZypFoam to air seal the space. Targeting cracks in the building material and sealing holes cut for wiring and other utilities.
Access to the Home's Attic
When air is heated, it wants to travel upwards. If there attic is not properly insulated, the air that you pay to heat, will escape via leaks and gaps in your home.
Existing Insulation in Holyoke, MN
Fiberglass insulation is common but not a long-lasting sustainable way to insulate home.
