Spray Foam Insulation in Pleasant Grove, AL

Spray Foam Insulation in Pleasant Grove mostly involves homes from the 1970s and 1980s. Point2Homes' summary of 2019-2023 Census survey data shows 25.6% of homes built in the 1970s and 15.5% in the 1980s, with a median year built of 1983. The city was established in 1889 and grew from 1,066 residents in 1940 to 10,110 in 2010.

A town shaped by mines and water

Wikipedia notes that Pleasant Grove sits on land undermined by coal mines. Residents relied on water wells until mining drained them; the water had gone into the mines. The town incorporated on January 16, 1934, so it could qualify for federal funding to build a water system. That history is a reminder to look closely at foundations and drainage on older homes here before sealing anything below the floor.

Storm-repaired houses

Wikipedia lists large tornadoes that damaged Pleasant Grove in 1956, 1977, 1998 and 2011. Many homes have been repaired or rebuilt after one or more of those storms. If your house had roof or ceiling repairs, the attic insulation may have been disturbed, soaked or left uneven, and gaps around new penetrations may not have been sealed. That is worth checking.

What 1970s and 1980s houses need

These homes were built well before Alabama's 2016 code update, which, according to Alabama Power's code comparison, made a blower door test under 5 air changes per hour mandatory and set ceilings at R-30. A typical Pleasant Grove house from those years has a few inches of settled attic insulation, ductwork in the attic or crawl space, and walls with early batts. We usually start with sealing the attic floor and blowing insulation to the Department of Energy's recommended depth for Zone 3, then move to the crawl space and walls.

Crawl spaces and termites

For houses on crawl spaces, closing the vents, adding a vapor barrier and foaming the walls and rim joists keeps the space dry through the humid summers. HUD places Alabama in its very heavy termite zone, so we leave an inspection gap below the sill and recommend checking with your pest control company before the work.

Housing units

The 2020 census counted 3,777 housing units in Pleasant Grove, with 4.6% vacant and a homeowner vacancy rate of 1.6%. Most are owner-occupied family homes.

Choosing an insulation company

When comparing insulation contractors around Pleasant Grove, ask whether they will go into the attic and under the house before quoting, what they will seal before insulating, and how they handle termite inspection gaps. A written, area-by-area quote is the easiest way to compare and to decide what to do first. HomeGuide's national figure for blown-in attic insulation is $900 to $3,600, and air sealing adds $350 to $3,000, but your written estimate is the price.

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