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Duluth, MN Family Gains More Comfortable Home with Attic Insulation
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.
Rim Joist Insulation for Drafty Basement in Minnetonka, MN
This Minnetonka, MN home had a waterproofing system installed by DBS. On a routine service appointment by our Service Manager Jacob Nustad-Peluso, he and the homeowner discussed the drafty basement. Cold air was coming through the rim joist area in the basement, leading to cold floors on the main level of the home.
Nick Woods II and his insulation crew used closed-cell spray foam to seal the basement rim joists. This spray foam expands once applied to close gaps and cracks, providing a solid barrier against water and airflow. Insulating the rim joists in your basement or crawl space stops airflow of both cold air in the winter and warm, humid air in the summer.
The homeowners now have a more efficient home, saving money on heating and cooling bills!
Eden Prairie, MN Homeowners Insulate Dirt Crawl Space
DBS customers in Eden Prairie, MN recently purchased this 1970s home. They had several home improvement projects in mind but wanted to address their crawl space immediately so they contacted DBS for more information on our crawl space encapsulation service.
DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. He recommended crawl space encapsulation for the musty, dirt crawl space. Because this home has a slew of projects to get through, they decided to start with insulated the crawl space.
DBS Foreman Nick Woods II and his insulation team worked in this crawl space to install spray foam to the exterior walls of the crawl space. Spray foam expands upon application to fill gaps and cracks, preventing airflow and moisture from flowing freely into the crawl space.
The owners were happy with the work done and plan to complete their crawl space encapsulation with a vapor barrier in the near future.
Cold Crawl Space Encapsulated in Minneapolis, MN for Year-round Comfort
Homeowners in Minneapolis, MN wanted to encapsulate their crawl space to improve comfort in the wintertime. Their cold, drafty floors were a result of an under-insulated crawl space. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate.
Design Specialist Austin Burley is a Design Specialist for our Dr. Energy Saver® service. He visited the home to provide a thorough inspection and solution for the home. He designed a plan that included removing the old insulation and installing our full encapsulation system; first drainage matting, next crawl space insulation, and finally, a CleanSpace® vapor barrier.
Foreman Nick Woods II led the install of this project, transforming the space into healthy, safe, and comfortable!
Insulation and Waterproofing for Troublesome Blaine, MN Dirt Crawl Space
Homeowners in Blaine, MN had lived in their home for 2 years when they realized there were issues in the crawl space. Plumbing issues and poor drainage caused water to collect and musty, moldy conditions ensued. Looking for an expert opinion on the best action for their home, they called DBS!
Henry Jungbauer is a Design Specialist for the DBS Dr. Energy Saver service. As an expert in crawl spaces and attics, he was able to diagnose the home's issues. DBS Foreman Nick Woods II led the installation of our total crawl space encapsulation system. This consists of drainage matting, crawl space insulation, a vapor barrier, and a SmartDrain.
This system will mitigate moisture and protect the home from cold conditions in the winter.
