Once called Attleborough
Spray Foam Insulation in Langhorne, PA
Large older homes where careful air sealing pays off.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote listing material, depth and R-value for each area
- Air leaks and moisture checked before anything gets covered
Big Old Houses, Big Air Leaks
Spray Foam Insulation in Langhorne borough often involves large, older houses. The village was called Attleborough until 1876, when it incorporated and took the name of Jeremiah Langhorne. Wikipedia notes that in the late 1800s and early 1900s, wealthy Philadelphians built large homes along Maple and Bellevue Avenues. Those houses have tall ceilings, big attics, and lots of hidden air paths.
Where heat goes in an old house
Balloon framing lets air run from the basement to the attic inside the walls. Pocket doors, built-in cabinets and old chimneys leave openings. Attics may be partly floored and hard to reach. The first job is to find and seal those paths at the top and bottom of the house: the attic floor and the rim joist.
A small borough with a big neighbor
Langhorne is small. The 2000 census counted 649 housing units, and Middletown Township and Langhorne Manor surround it with newer houses. We work in both, and the approach changes with the age of the house.
Climate
Langhorne's climate is classed as hot-summer humid continental, and its hardiness zone is 7a, with an average annual extreme minimum of 0.8°F.
Insulating without losing character
Many owners of older Langhorne houses want comfort without changing trim, plaster or woodwork. That is usually possible. Most of the gain comes from sealing and insulating the attic and the basement rim, which are out of sight. Wall work, when it fits, is done through small holes that are patched. We tell you what is practical in your house and what we would leave alone.
We look at the whole house and quote area by area. Get a free estimate
What to Know in Langhorne
- Renamed in 1876. The village was known as Attleborough until 1876, when it incorporated and was named for Jeremiah Langhorne.
- Large older homes. Wealthy Philadelphians built large homes along Maple and Bellevue Avenues in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Climate. Hot-summer humid continental climate, hardiness zone 7a, average annual extreme minimum of 0.8°F.
Langhorne Questions
What is balloon framing and why does it matter?
Older houses often have wall studs that run from the foundation to the roof without a break, so air moves freely inside the walls. Sealing the top and bottom of those cavities cuts drafts a lot.
Can you insulate a floored attic?
Often, by blowing insulation under the floorboards through small openings, or by lifting a few boards. We check the framing first.
Do you work in Middletown Township?
Yes, including Langhorne Manor, Penndel, Hulmeville and the Middletown sections of Levittown.
Will insulation work damage my plaster or trim?
Attic and rim joist work does not touch finished surfaces. Wall filling uses small holes that are patched, and we can drill from outside when the siding allows.
Free Estimates in Langhorne, PA
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