Between two creeks and the Delaware
Spray Foam Insulation in Bensalem, PA
A wet, low township where moisture control is part of every insulation job.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote listing material, depth and R-value for each area
- Air leaks and moisture checked before anything gets covered
Insulation Where the Rain Comes Hard
Spray Foam Insulation in Bensalem has to account for water. The township is bounded by Neshaminy Creek to the east, Poquessing Creek to the west and the Delaware River to the southeast. Its Neshaminy Falls weather station averages 50.70 inches of precipitation a year, and 6.70 inches fell in a single day on August 27, 2011, according to Wikipedia. Heavy rain finds its way into crawl spaces, basements and roof lines, and any of those can turn insulation into a wet sponge if it is not handled right.
Fall Line ground
The Fall Line between the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Piedmont crosses the township near the Neshaminy Mall area, so soils and water tables change across a short distance. Some houses sit on well-drained ground; others deal with high water every spring. We check each house's lower level before recommending how to insulate it.
Mixed housing
Bensalem holds everything from twins and small post-war houses near the river to larger split-levels and colonials farther inland. The common thread is attics with thin, settled insulation and unsealed rim joists. Those two areas usually give the most comfort per dollar.
Closed-cell where it is damp
In crawl spaces and on rim joists, we use closed-cell foam because it does not absorb water and slows vapor. In attics, we seal first and then add blown-in or foam depending on the space.
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What to Know in Bensalem
- Creek boundaries. Neshaminy Creek forms the eastern boundary, Poquessing Creek the western, and the Delaware River the southeast border.
- Fall Line. The Fall Line between the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Piedmont crosses the township near the Neshaminy Mall area.
- High rainfall. The Neshaminy Falls station averages 50.70 inches of precipitation per year; 6.70 inches fell on August 27, 2011.
Bensalem Questions
Is spray foam a good idea in a damp crawl space?
Closed-cell foam is the right type for damp areas because it does not absorb water. But the source of the water must be handled first; foam does not fix a flooding crawl space.
What is the most cost-effective insulation job in a Bensalem house?
Usually sealing and topping up the attic, then foaming the rim joist. Those two areas account for a lot of air leakage in most houses.
Do you work in Trevose and Cornwells Heights?
Yes. We cover all of Bensalem Township, including Trevose, Cornwells Heights, Andalusia and Eddington.
Free Estimates in Bensalem, PA
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