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Whole Home Weatherization

Weatherization improves the building envelope, the skin of your house, so it performs in every season. Using the best-performing materials available, caulk, spray foam, weatherstripping, gaskets, door sweeps, and a range of insulation, DBS Repair turns a drafty, energy-wasting house into a comfortable, efficient home.

Improving the Building Envelope

The term weatherize dates to around 1945 and describes the treatments used to protect a building from adverse weather. A good way to understand its scope is to focus on the building envelope, what building scientists call the home’s skin: the framing, insulation, water-resistant membranes, finished surfaces, windows, and exterior doors.

Research from the U.S. Department of Energy shows many households use twice as much energy as they should, largely because leaky, poorly insulated envelopes force HVAC systems to work overtime. DBS weatherization services target those weaknesses:

Complete whole-house insulation upgrades
Seal leaky ductwork
Weatherstrip windows and exterior doors
Air seal interior trim and electrical outlets
Seal and insulate basement rim joists
Air seal recessed lights and complete attic air sealing
Completed crawl space waterproofing and insulation project in Tony WI

Signs Your Home Needs Weatherization

Builders are not required to seal energy-wasting leaks or install more than the minimum insulation. Look for these symptoms of a leaky, poorly insulated envelope.

Comfort symptoms

You Can Feel It

Rooms get too hot or too cold at certain times of year. You feel cold winter drafts in different parts of the house. Weatherstripping around an exterior door is worn or missing.

Performance symptoms

You Can Measure It

High utility bills for heating and cooling. Recessed can lights in the ceiling directly below the attic. Inadequate attic insulation, less than 12 inches of fiberglass or cellulose.

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Home Insulation Inspection

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Weatherization: What to Expect

1.

Free weatherization inspection

A specialist evaluates the building envelope, identifies energy weaknesses, and provides free estimates for all recommended work.

2.

Air sealing the envelope

Leaks are sealed at trim, outlets, recessed lights, rim joists, and throughout the attic using caulk and spray foam.

3.

Duct and insulation upgrades

Leaky ductwork is sealed and whole-house insulation is upgraded with the appropriate materials.

4.

Walkthrough

The crew reviews the completed upgrades you selected and the comfort and efficiency improvements.

Whole Home Weatherization

See the Hidden Benefits of Basement Insulation!

Why Weatherize with DBS

Whole-Home View

Weatherization treats the entire building envelope rather than one isolated area.

Best-Performing Materials

Caulk, spray foam, weatherstripping, door sweeps, gaskets, and multiple insulation types.

Lower Energy Use

Tightening the envelope reduces the excess electricity and fuel a leaky home wastes.

Better Comfort

Fewer drafts and more even temperatures in every room, all year long.

Healthier Air

Sealing the envelope improves indoor air quality and overall home comfort.

You Choose the Scope

DBS completes the specific upgrades you select from the inspection findings.

Make Your Home Comfortable in Every Season. Get a Free Inspection

DBS Repair provides weatherization across Minnesota and Wisconsin including Minnetonka, Saint Cloud, Duluth, Eau Claire, and nearby areas. Every estimate includes a building-envelope inspection and a written proposal with no obligation.

Home Insulation
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your neighbors are talking about us…

DBS Repair has been keeping attics, basements, crawl spaces, and walls warm in winter and cool in summer with home insulation across Minnesota and Wisconsin,
from Duluth to Eau Claire, for nearly 15 years!

See what your neighbors have been saying about DBS Repair’s
home insulation services.

DW Laukka
2 days ago
June 24, 2026 Trevor, with DBS foundation, base and insulation, just completed work on my Madeline Island Cottage on Lake Superior. The work, included Excavation, shoring and replacement supports in the Crawl Space of this 1940 Lake home. I was pleased with the technology at DBS uses, and the knowledge and technical proficiency that Trevor had in doing the work. He was thorough, and listen ed carefully to my concerns. I was absolutely 100% satisfied with his work and that of his assistant Corbin. If you are in need of foundation repair in Minnesota and Wisconsin, I highly recommend DBS. Donald W Laukka, architect.
Maggie's Dad
4 weeks ago
Nick and Rob from DBS stopped out to do some warranty repairs last week, specifically to spray some foam insulation in just a few areas that were missed in the original crawlspace encapsulation. They did a great job; quick and clean work. I'm quite pleased.
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Keith Milner
3 months ago
Thank you so very much for insulating our basement and stabilizing our basement floor. Jake did a great job of explaining what needed to be done and Westin completed the work. We are very pleased with the work done and how well they kept us informed of the project. We highly recommend DBS.
Sue Schnell
4 months ago
Icicles! Up and down our eaves when no one else in the neighborhood had them! We called DBS and Myke came out to do an inspection. He helped us clearly understand our problem--very old insulation and hardly any baffles--and outline our solution. Joe and Griffin did a great job with the repair! They were extremely courteous and careful in our home; and so easy to work with. I had no idea that insulation needed to be replaced, but now we aren't dreading the next cold days...as much!
Donald Thiets
1 year ago
We had Bryan out to perform an inspection of our attic for a few issues we were encountering. Bryan was prompt and on time. He called the day prior to the appointment to confirm the time. He inspected our insulation and attic and helped us identify another problem as well. Kudos to Bryan for being professional and personable. I would recommend Bryan to anyone looking for home inspection and repairs.
Overall great experience. They did a fantastic job of explaining all of the work. Added the different kinds of insulation in very tight areas. And the clean up was superb. Would highly recommend DBS.
It started with a busted water pipe, 200 gal of water in my basement, leading to a new found hole in my basement wall & other surprises. I researched, cried some, researched more, made calls, had a couple different companies come out. Honestly? The 1st phone conversation with Bonnie Sundberg's DBS Foundations, Basements & Insulation I had? Gave me a much needed breath of relief. The compassion & reassurance meant everything. Bo Meintz was my Specialist. He took time to answer the most outside of the box questions & concerns. And trust me, after 200 gallons of water? You question A LOT. I am thankful for Bo and his patience. His knowledge and explanations , superb! Thank you!
Jim Vollhaber
1 year ago
I had a great experience with DBS. Scheduling of the energy inspection was simple and fast. The Design Specialist, Justin, conducted a thorough energy audit. Justin was very knowledgeable, explained things at my level, and he provided all of his recommendations without at all being pushy. He communicated via text and email and responses were always timely. The cost of the insulation installation seemed to be comparable to competitors. The job was completed in a few hours and the crew cleaned the area well. I’d definitely use DBS again and would highly recommend Justin.
Tim Connor
1 year ago
The DBs team came out this week to re-insulate the Patrick of our home and added insulation to our garage that never had any blown in. The crew worked very hard and cleaned up after they were done. I highly recommend their staff to help anyone with their home. I would recommend not waiting 29 years like we did.

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