Ice Damming Photo Album: Lutsen, MN Cabin is Insulated to Beat Ice Dams

This family cabin in Lutsen, MN had issues with ice dams. Each winter, ice build-up would collect on the roof eaves. As temperatures rose in the spring, the ice would melt and water seeped inside the cabin. Looking to eliminate ice dams and create a more thoroughDr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the cabin and conducted a thorough estimate to pinpoint the source of heat loss. He created a plan that would put an end to heat loss and better insulate the cabin for year-round comfort. Foremen Orrin Sundberg and Nick Woods II lead crews on this project. After gaining access to the roof deck, they removed existing loose batting insulation. The next step was applying spray foam to air seal and insulate. From there, they added our Tru-Soft™ insulation to add extra R-value. This cabin is now protected against ice dams forming in harsh Minnesota winter conditions.