River township, 1990s growth
Spray Foam Insulation in Lower Makefield, PA
Bigger houses with bonus rooms, cathedral ceilings and long rim joists.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote listing material, depth and R-value for each area
- Air leaks and moisture checked before anything gets covered
Comfort Problems in Larger Newer Homes
Spray Foam Insulation in Lower Makefield Township mostly involves larger houses from the township's growth years. Wikipedia notes rapid growth in the 1990s before the housing slowdown of the 2000s. The township borders the Delaware River and New Jersey on its north and east and wraps around Yardley on three sides, with Brock, Common, Core and Jericho creeks running through it.
Common complaints
Homes from that era tend to have the same comfort issues: a bonus room over the garage that is cold in winter and hot in summer, a cathedral ceiling family room that never feels right, and a long run of rim joist in the basement. Builders met code, but many of these spots are hard to insulate well with batts.
Fixes that work
Closed-cell foam under a bonus room floor and on its kneewalls seals out garage air and cold. Foam on the rim joist before finishing the basement stops perimeter drafts. In the main attic, sealing the top plates, recessed lights and hatch, then adding loose fill, raises comfort across the whole upper floor.
Storm water
The township's wettest calendar day was 6.03 inches of rain on August 27, 2011. Heavy rain is a reminder to check basement walls and roof lines for leaks before insulating.
Older homes in the township too
Not everything in Lower Makefield is from the 1990s. Older farmhouses and mid-century homes closer to the river and Yardley have their own issues: stone foundations, balloon framing and attics with mixed old insulation. We adjust the approach to the age of the house.
We price each part separately so you can choose what to do first. Get a free estimate
What to Know in Lower Makefield
- River border. The township borders the Delaware River and New Jersey on its north and east and wraps around Yardley on three sides.
- 1990s boom. Lower Makefield grew rapidly in the 1990s before the housing crisis slowed development.
- Storm record. The wettest calendar day was 6.03 inches of rain on August 27, 2011.
Lower Makefield Questions
Why is my bonus room over the garage so uncomfortable?
The floor faces garage air below, and the kneewalls and slopes often have gaps in their insulation. Closed-cell foam in the floor and on the kneewalls usually solves it.
Should I foam the rim joist before finishing the basement?
Yes. It is much easier while the joists are exposed, and it keeps perimeter drafts out of the finished space.
Do you insulate cathedral ceilings?
Yes, where we can reach the cavities. Closed-cell foam gives the most R-value in limited rafter depth.
Do you work on older houses in Lower Makefield?
Yes. Older homes get the same visit, and we adjust methods to the construction we find.
Free Estimates in Lower Makefield, PA
Lower Makefield homeowners: request a free estimate.
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