Blown-In Attic Insulation
Dense blown-in cellulose or fiberglass fills every gap and brings your attic up to R-49–R-60 — the highest-impact upgrade for most homes.
Insulation & Air Sealing
Attic & Home Insulation in the Twin Cities
Lower energy bills, a warmer home, and fewer ice dams — we air-seal first, then insulate to Minnesota code with blown-in, spray foam, and batt systems.
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In a Minnesota winter, heat escapes through the attic — driving up bills and feeding ice dams. The fix isn’t just “more insulation.” It’s air sealing first, then insulating to code (R-49–R-60). A leaky attic with R-60 can underperform a well-sealed one at R-38, so we seal the leaks before we ever blow in insulation.
Insulation Services We Offer
Spray Foam
Closed-cell spray foam for cathedral ceilings, hot-roof assemblies, and rim joists — unbeatable air sealing and R-value per inch.
Batt & Wall Insulation
Batts for walls and floors, plus dense-pack injection to insulate existing walls without tearing them open.
Air Sealing
We seal attic bypasses, top plates, can lights, and penetrations — the step that makes insulation actually work.
Rim Joist Insulation
Sealing and foaming the basement rim joist is one of the highest-ROI energy fixes in a Minnesota home.
Insulation Removal
Old, wet, contaminated, or vermiculite insulation removed and safely disposed of before we re-insulate.
Cold rooms, high bills, or ice dams?
A properly sealed and insulated attic fixes all three. We’ll assess yours free.
Why We Air-Seal First
Air leakage causes more heat loss than thermal conduction in most older homes — so insulation alone leaves money (and comfort) on the table. We pull back insulation as needed, seal the ceiling plane and every penetration, then insulate over a tight, continuous barrier.
The payoff: a warmer, quieter home, lower bills, and a cold roof deck that stops the melt-freeze cycle behind ice dams.
We Find the Leaks First — Blower Door & Thermal Imaging
We don’t guess. A blower-door test measures exactly how leaky your home is, and an infrared thermal camera shows precisely where cold air is pouring in — ceilings, rim joists, and hidden bypasses.
That means we fix the right things in the right order, and you can see the difference, not just feel it.
Insulation + Roofing, In-House
The Real Fix for Ice Dams
Ice dams are an attic problem as much as a roof problem. Because we do both, we can combine air sealing + insulation + balanced roof ventilation for a complete fix — not a band-aid.
What to Expect — Our Process
We measure, seal, and insulate in the right order — and document the before/after so you know it worked.
1
Energy assessment
Blower-door test and thermal imaging to find exactly where your home leaks.
2
Itemized proposal
A clear plan and price — sealing first, then the right insulation to code.
3
Prep & protection
We protect floors and living space and set up containment.
4
Air Sealing & Leak Control
Seal the ceiling plane, top plates, can lights, and penetrations.
5
Insulate to code
Blown-in, spray foam, or batt to R-49–R-60 with baffles to keep soffit airflow.
6
Rim joist & problem areas
Foam the rim joist and any cold spots the scan revealed.
7
Verify & depth markers
Confirm coverage and depth so you get the R-value you paid for.
8
Cleanup & rebates
Full cleanup, and we help with any utility energy rebate paperwork.
Typical Timeline
Most attic projects are completed in a single day.
R-Value to Code
Minnesota requires roughly R-49–R-60 in attics — about 16–20″ of blown insulation.
Utility Rebates
Many CenterPoint/Xcel energy-efficiency rebates apply — we help you capture them.
Ice-Dam Benefit
Air sealing + insulation keeps the deck cold and stops the melt-freeze cycle.
Safety in Older Attics
Vermiculite, Asbestos & Lead
Some older Twin Cities attics contain vermiculite (Zonolite) insulation that can contain asbestos, and pre-1978 homes contain lead paint. As an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm, we never disturb suspect material without testing — we test (MDH-licensed inspector) or treat it as presumed and use licensed abatement with MPCA notification before any removal.
Done Right the First Time
Sealed, Then Insulated
We do the unglamorous air-sealing step others skip — it’s what makes the insulation pay off.
Measured Results
Blower-door and thermal verification — proof your home is tighter, not just a guess.
In-House With Roofing
Combine with ventilation and roofing for a complete, lasting ice-dam fix.
Support Before, During & After
One local team that answers the phone and stands behind the work.
The Difference You’ll Feel
See Where Your Home Is Losing Heat
We diagnose the real problem, seal and insulate to Minnesota code, and leave you with a warmer, quieter, lower-bill home.
Insulation FAQ
How much insulation should my attic have in Minnesota?
Code calls for roughly R-49 to R-60 — about 16–20 inches of blown insulation. Many older homes have far less, which is why bills and ice dams are so common.
Why is air sealing so important?
Air leaks lose more heat than conduction in most homes. A leaky attic with R-60 can underperform a sealed one at R-38 — so we always seal first.
Will new insulation stop my ice dams?
Air sealing + insulation + proper roof ventilation together stop ice dams by keeping the roof deck cold. We handle all three in-house.
What is a blower-door test?
A calibrated fan depressurizes your home so we can measure total air leakage and, with thermal imaging, pinpoint exactly where it’s leaking.
I think I have old vermiculite insulation — what now?
Don’t disturb it. Vermiculite can contain asbestos. We’ll test it or treat it as presumed and use licensed abatement before any work.
Are there rebates?
Often yes — CenterPoint and Xcel offer energy-efficiency rebates for attic air sealing and insulation. We help with the paperwork.
Get your free insulation quote
We’ll assess your home, find the leaks, and give you an honest, itemized plan.