Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Duluth, MN was facing significant ice damming due to insufficient insulation and poor ventilation from piecemeal updates since the 60s, we stepped in to assess and revitalize their crawl space. After a free, no-obligation inspection from one of our Design Specialists, production team, led by Foreman Nicholas, installed our cutting-edge TruSoft© Cellulose, visible in the after photo. This transformation not only improved insulation but also enhanced home energy efficiency, eliminating those pesky winter ice dams and paving the way for a more comfortable, sustainable home environment.

This Duluth homeowner reached out to us for a more efficient way to keep their home cozy and better insulated for the winter. Notice in the photo how the outdated insulation left their attic looking neglected and inefficient. After a free, no-obligation inspection with Design Specialist Heidi, production team, led by Foreman Nicholas, transformed the space with SilverGlow© insulation. Providing not just improved thermal efficiency but also a steadfast barrier against the cold, ensuring a warmer and more energy-efficient home for years to come.

Homeowners in Duluth, MN wanted to reduce their energy bills and eliminate mold and mildew in their attic. After learning about DBS on local radio, they reached out about our Dr. Energy Saver program.

DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the home and provided an estimate for the attic re-insulation project. He designed a custom plan that involved removing the existing insulation, air sealing the attic, and adding new cellulose insulation. 

DBS Foreman Nick Woods II led the install of this attic insulation project. After removing the insulation, the crew applied closed-cell spray foam to the attic deck, sealing gaps, cracks, and holes. From there, the homeowners plan to add cellulose insulation.

After a successful attic insulation like this one, the homeowners should expect increased comfort and reduced energy bills. 

This Ely, MN cabin was drafty during the winter and humid during the summer. The owners knew they needed to do something to improve the cabin's energy efficiency and get rid of pesky ice dams during the winter months.

DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the cabin and provided a thorough inspection, including the attic and crawl space. Henry designed an insulation project that would prevent energy loss in the form of the stack effect. The stack effect is essentially the process of outside air entering your home via your basement or crawl space, in this case, traveling through your home and leaking back outside via your attic. This free flow of air means the cabin was working hard to keep itself warm, driving energy bills up and creating ice dams.

DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg led this insulation project of this Ely, MN cabin. After insulating the crawl space rim joists with spray foam, our insulation crew moved into the attic. They removed the existing batting insulation and air-sealed the space with an inch of closed-cell spray foam. From there, they applied 18 inches of Tru-Soft™ cellulose. They also installed Tru-Soft™ in the attic's hard-to-reach vaulted ceiling using a technique called dense packing, to provide a consistent radiant barrier.

The insulation installed in the attic and crawl space will prevent the stack effect from reoccurring, resulting in less money spent on propane. You'll see in the before and after photos the difference in ice dam build-up from 1 year to the next.

The homeowners were happy with the work our insulation crew did and now have a solid solution to stand up to cold Minnesota winters.

This homeowner in Bemidji, MN, found themselves grappling with an increasingly common issue: inefficient insulation in their attic. They reached out to us, hoping we could offer a lasting resolution. After the homeowner contacted our Appointment Center, we set up an appointment with one of our Design Specialists who visited their home to assess the situation in detail. It became clear that the culprit was indeed inadequate insulation, leading to heat loss and energy inefficiency. The solution? TruSoft™ Cellulose and SprayFoam. Our experienced production team, led by Foreman Nicholas, got to work transforming the homeowner’s attic into a snug, energetically efficient area. What stood out about this job, aside from bolstering the home’s comfort, was our detailed cleanup process. We believe a job isn’t done until the workspace is as clean, if not cleaner, than when we arrived. The outcome? A homeowner thrilled with their warmer, more energy-efficient home.