Spray Foam Insulation in Newtown, PA

Spray Foam Insulation in Newtown Township usually means upgrading houses from its fastest growth years. The township's population rose from 2,002 in 1970 to 13,685 in 1990, with 202.3 percent growth in the 1980s alone, according to Wikipedia. In a township that grew that fast, a large share of the houses were built to the energy codes of those decades.

What 1980s homes need

Insulation in attics from that era has often settled, been disturbed by later wiring, or was installed thinner than today's recommendations. ENERGY STAR now recommends adding R-49 where three or four inches sit on an attic floor in zone 4A. Rim joists in the basements of these houses are usually bare or stuffed with batts that stop little air.

Townhouses and shared walls

In townhouses, the attic often runs over several units. We seal and insulate within your unit and respect firewalls and association rules. Check with your HOA if exterior work is involved.

Climate

Newtown averages 48.61 inches of precipitation a year, with July the wettest month, and sits in hardiness zone 7a with an average annual extreme minimum of 0.0°F. Summer humidity and cold snaps both test an under-insulated house.

Getting ready to sell or just bought?

Home inspections in Newtown often flag thin attic insulation, a bath fan venting into the attic, or a damp rim joist. If you are on either side of a sale, we can look at the specific items an inspector raised and price just those, in writing, so you know what the fix costs.

We look first and price each area in writing. Get a free estimate