Spray Foam Insulation in Midland MI Homes
Tidy sidewalks, tall maples and mid‑century design make Midland neighborhoods charming, but most of these homes were framed before airtightness was a priority. Open‑ridge vents, uninsulated rim joists and bare block crawls siphon heat toward the open sky. Spray foam insulation in Midland MI stops that energy bleed in two strategic zones: the crawl space and the attic roofline.
We start below‑grade because moisture moving up from sandy soils drives both odors and heat loss. A closed‑cell spray along foundation walls creates an impermeable vapor retarder, adds roughly R‑12 and locks out ants that burrow through mortar joints. A durable 20‑mil poly liner then covers the floor and laps six inches up the walls before seams are taped. With stack‑effect halted at its source, indoor humidity drops and hardwood floors stop cupping.
Attic work follows. Two inches of closed‑cell foam bond directly to the underside of roof sheathing for vapor control and air sealing. We add open‑cell to reach R‑49 as required for Michigan’s Climate Zone 5. By insulating the roofline rather than the attic floor, ductwork and air handlers now live inside the conditioned envelope, avoiding the −10 °C attic air that once forced furnaces to cycle every ten minutes.
Energy Savings and Incentives
Blower‑door readings from Midland projects drop from a typical 9 ACH50 to under 3 ACH50 after retrofit. “ACH” is “air change per hour”, and this rating represents the physical replacement of the entire volume of air in a space over the course of an hour. The Building America research program reports each air‑change per hour eliminated equals about $80 in annual heating costs for Zone 5 homes at current gas rates. That means a three‑point reduction often frees $240 or more per winter. When the electric meter spins less—about 12 percent lower during July cooling peaks—families feel the win immediately.
Rebates make the math gentler. Consumers Energy tiers credits by leakage reduction; cut 1,500 CFM of airflow and earn $600, trim 2,500 CFM and the cheque reaches $900. Layer in the 30‑percent federal energy‑efficiency tax credit (capped at $1,200 on insulation materials) and up‑front cost retreats fast. Need flexibility? Our Financing Page explains zero‑interest plans up to 18 months, often with payments lower than projected bill savings.
Maintenance is minimal. Closed‑cell foam does not settle, wick moisture or invite rodents; its R‑value stays above 90 percent of day‑one performance for decades. Annual inspection is little more than popping the attic hatch to confirm foam remains intact after roof repairs.
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Ready to enjoy quiet bedrooms, balanced temperatures and real utility savings without chasing space heaters? Give Mid-Michigan a call! We serve Midland, Sanford, Auburn and every address along the Tittabawassee River.