Before & After Photos

This 1930's home had been cold and drafty since the family moved in in the 90's. Cold floors and rooms lead to discomfort during cold Wisconsin winters. Additionally, heat was escaping via the attic causing ice dams and condensation problems in the upper living space. After working with DBS a few years back on another project, they decided to have us completely re-insulate their attic. 

DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer is an expert in our Dr. Energy Saver® insulation services. He visited the home to take thorough measurements of the attic space, targeting heat loss with a thermal imaging camera. Nick Woods II and his insulation team installed a combination of spray foam to air seal and insulate the roof deck as well as 18 inches of Tru-Soft™ cellulose. 

The home owners will soon see a reduction in energy bills and increase in whole-home comfort!

A Duluth, MN couple contacted DBS for help in preventing ice dams from forming on their home. Knowing that this is a symptom of energy loss in the home, they figured a permanent solution would make their home more comfortable as well. 

DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer is an expert in our Dr. Energy Saver® solutions. After completing a thorough inspection of the attic, he provided the family with a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. He noticed frost and signs of water leaking in the attic, in areas consistent with the ice dams and cold rooms. 

DBS Foreman Nick Woods II and his insulation crew completed the attic project. They first removed the existing fiberglass batting insulation, and applied a layer of spray foam to the attic floor for air seal and to prevent energy loss. From there, they applied 18 inches of cellulose insulation. DBS uses Tru-Soft™ cellulose, a light, yet dense material that has an R-value as high as 4 per inch. 

The homeowners now have a solid solution to keep their home comfortable and reduce their energy bills!

Owners of this Courderay, WI cabin dreamt of using their space year-round. With some signs of settling in the foundation and cold floors in the wintertime, they were interested in learning more about our crawl space encapsulation service. 

DBS Design Specialist Steve LaFontaine visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the project. He assessed the structural concerns, as well as the crawl space. He worked with the cabin owners to design a plan that would increase their year-round comfort and maintain their property value for years to come. 

DBS Foreman Nick Burley led this crawl space project. He and his team installed 4 SmartJack® support beams in order to restore the cabin to a level position. From there, they installed our 3-layer system for crawl space encapsulation. First, drainage matting to eliminate moisture buildup, TerraBlock™ crawl space insulation, and CleanSpace® vapor barrier. These three products work together to fully protect the crawl space and condition spaces around them from the effects of cold air and moisture. 

Owners recently purchased this 1960s home in Saginaw, MN. They noticed immediately that propane costs were high and that ice dams were present on the roof. Wanting to save energy and make their home more comfortable, they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for the work.

DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the home and provided an inspection and thorough estimate for the attic insulation project. To prevent any leaking from ice dams in the future, Henry suggested air sealing the attic floor and re-insulating it. DBS Foreman Nick Woods II lead the attic insulation crew. They added Tru-Soft™ cellulose to the attic after air sealing, to provide a solid radiant barrier. This will, in turn, prevent warm air from escaping from the living space through the attic. This insulation method also prevents the space from heating up too much during the summer months.

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

These Duluth, MN homeowners had been living in the space for 2 years before tackling their attic insulation. They knew the insulation would need updating upon purchasing the home, so to save energy and make their home more comfortable, they contacted DBS for a free, no-obligation estimate for the work.

DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer visited the home and provided an inspection and thorough estimate for the attic insulation project. To prevent energy loss and leaking from ice dams in the future, Henry suggested air sealing the attic floor and re-insulating it. DBS Foreman Nick Woods II lead the attic insulation crew.

Our attic insulation crew first removed the existing batting and loose insulation. They air-sealed the space with spray foam insulation and added a thick layer Tru-Soft™ cellulose afterward. This will, in turn, prevent warm air from escaping from the living space through the attic. Additionally, they built a scuttle cover from SilverGlo™ insulation in order to properly seal the attic from the rest of the home. This insulation method also prevents the space from heating up too much during the summer months.

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