Home Insulation Before & After Photos

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 Ely, MN homeowner had a basement space that was framed out but needed to be properly insulated. Uninsulated space underneath the main floor of the home can cause a host of issues, such as freezing pipes and uncomfortable living conditions. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS.

A Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate. After measuring energy loss in the basement, our expert recommended closed-cell spray foam to decrease heating and cooling costs. A DBS Foreman and their production crew applied 3-inches of spray foam along walls as well as the rim joists in the basement. 3-inches of our spray foam creates an R-value of 7 which is the recommended amount for our region. 

This home is overall more energy-efficient during all four seasons!

This homeowner in Virginia, MN wanted to find a solution for the heat loss their home was experiencing. There was insufficient insulation throughout the home, so the owner reached out to DBS for help.

A DBS Design Specialist assisted the owner with a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, our Dr. Energy Saver Insulation Services were recommended and a quote was provided.

Foreman Nicholas Woods led the installation of this project. The attic of the home had two different solutions. First, our SprayFoam insulation was used to air seal the space and create a moisture barrier. Then, blown cellulose insulation was used to build up the R-value and create a thorough insulation solution. 

This homeowner can now enjoy the temperature of their home year-round! 

This homeowner in Virginia, MN wanted to address the insulation issues in their home. The crawl space was creating cold floors throughout the home. Wanting a professional, permanent solution they reached out to DBS for help.

A DBS Design Specialist assisted the homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate in order to find the best solution for the home's needs. After a careful inspection, SprayFoam insulation was recommended. 

Foreman Nicholas Woods II led the installation of this project with help from a team. Together, the team began by removing the old, ineffective insulation. This exposes any cracks or holes in the home that are allowing unwanted airflow in and out of the house. Then the team air seals these areas to begin the insulation process. Finally, they apply a full-coverage layer of SprayFoam to fully insulate the space and create a moisture barrier. 

This homeowner can now relax in their home with their new, effective DBS solution. 

A cabin owner in Deerwood, MN reached out to DBS for help protecting their cabin's basement. Foundation cracks were allowing cold air and water to seep into the basement, and this was taking its toll on the overall health of the home.

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation and insulation support. Our production crew first excavated the wall and performed the foundation support using helical tiebacks. We then used a suite of our Dr. Energy Saver® insulation products to provide further weather proofing and air sealing support.

SentrySeal® is a rubber membrane that we used as the initial layer to seal the space. We then applied a layer of dimple matting to guide any moisture away from the foundation. We then installed a layer of our SilverGlo™ insulation. This rigid foam insulation is infused with graphite, making its R-value up to 25% to that of traditional foam insutlations. 

This home is now protected from further foundation trouble and sealed properly using Dr. Energy Saver® technology.