Near Lake Macbride

Spray Foam Insulation in Solon, IA

Insulation for growing family neighborhoods and the acreages around them.

Free on-site estimates
Written quotes that list R-value and depth for each area
Air leaks sealed before new insulation covers them

Family Homes and Acreages North of Iowa City

Spray foam insulation in Solon covers two kinds of property: newer family homes in town and acreages with shops and outbuildings in the countryside around Lake Macbride. Solon grew from 1,177 residents in 2000 to 3,018 in 2020, and its housing units rose from 496 to 1,126.

In town

Solon is a family town. In the 2020 census, 42.0% of households had children under 18, and the homeowner vacancy rate was only 1.2%. Homes here are mostly owner-occupied and many have full basements. Rim joist foam, basement wall foam ahead of finishing, and attic sealing are the jobs we price most often.

Out of town

Rural properties around Solon often have a detached garage, a pole building or a shop. Closed-cell foam on the steel stops condensation and makes heating practical. We can quote a house and its outbuildings at the same time so you see the total in one place.

Lake country

Lake Macbride State Park lists Solon as its nearest city. The park covers 2,180 acres around a 900-acre lake and opened in 1937. Wherever a house sits, we check crawl spaces and basements for moisture before recommending any insulation.

Winter

Johnson County sits in Climate Zone 5A, and Iowa's adopted energy code calls for R-49 in ceilings for new homes in that zone. For existing attics, the Department of Energy suggests adding about R-49 over 3 to 4 inches already in place. Get a free estimate

What to Know in Solon

Steady growth. Solon grew from 1,177 residents in 2000 to 3,018 in 2020, and its housing units rose from 496 to 1,126.
Families with kids. In the 2020 census, 42.0% of Solon households had children under 18 and the homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%.
Next to Lake Macbride. Lake Macbride State Park lists Solon as its nearest city; it covers 2,180 acres around a 900-acre lake and opened in 1937.
Attic targets. The Department of Energy suggests R-60 for an uninsulated attic in this climate, or adding about R-49 where 3 to 4 inches exist.

Our Services in Solon, IA

Solon Questions

Can you insulate my house and my shop on the same trip?

Yes. We quote each building as its own line on one written estimate, and we can often do the work on back-to-back days.

Our lake-area house has a damp crawl space. Should we insulate it?

First we find out why it is damp. A ground cover, sealed vents or drainage work may come before any insulation. Then closed-cell foam on the walls and rim usually makes sense.

How much attic insulation should a Solon home have?

For an existing attic, the Department of Energy suggests R-60 if it is empty, or about R-49 added over what is there.

Free Estimates in Solon, IA

Solon homeowners and acreage owners: get a free estimate.

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