Spray Foam Insulation in Zionsville, IN

Spray foam insulation in Zionsville covers more ground than most people expect. Wikipedia says the town was laid out in 1852 when the railroad reached it and incorporated in 1866. Then in 2010 it annexed 39.5 square miles of Eagle and Union townships and in 2014 another 3.9 square miles of Perry Township, so today it covers about 67 square miles of Boone County. Population went from 14,160 in 2010 to 30,603 in 2020. That mix means we work on everything from older homes near the village center to large custom houses and barns on acreage.

Large homes, complex roofs

Zionsville's median owner-occupied home value was $406,800 in the 2016 to 2020 American Community Survey, according to Wikipedia. Larger homes often have complicated rooflines: vaulted great rooms, dormers, bonus rooms, multiple attic sections that do not connect, and finished lower levels. Each attic section needs its own access and plan. Vaulted ceilings with no attic above may need closed-cell foam under the roof deck. We map out each section and price it separately so you can see where the money goes.

Barns, shops and detached garages

Wikipedia notes that about two-thirds of Boone County is in cultivation, and the land Zionsville annexed in 2010 includes plenty of rural property. Pole barns, horse barns, workshops and detached garages are common. Steel buildings drip when humid air hits cold metal; closed-cell foam on the steel stops that and adds insulation. If you heat a shop or plan to, insulating walls and roof makes that practical.

Older homes near the village

Houses near the brick center of town are older and often smaller. They tend to have shallow attics, crawl spaces or small basements, and walls that may or may not have any insulation. We check for wiring and moisture, then seal and insulate in the order that gives the most comfort for the cost.

Finished lower levels

Many larger Zionsville homes have finished walkout or daylight lower levels. If the walls were finished with batts against the concrete, a musty smell or a chilly lower level can follow. We can often reach the rim joist from mechanical rooms and unfinished storage areas. For a full fix, the walls may need to be opened during a remodel and insulated with foam board or closed-cell foam against the concrete.

Rural property and wells

On acreage outside the village, crawl spaces and basements may hold well tanks, pressure tanks and plumbing that needs to stay above freezing. Sealing and insulating the crawl space walls keeps that equipment warmer during a January cold snap than insulating the floor above would.

Housing counts

The 2020 census counted 11,187 housing units in Zionsville with a homeowner vacancy rate of 1.0%. Most homes here are owned and lived in year round. Get a free estimate