Spray Foam Insulation in Carlisle, IA

Spray foam insulation in Carlisle starts with knowing the ground. Carlisle was laid out in 1851 after the nearby settlement of Dudley was destroyed by the Flood of 1851, according to Wikipedia, and it incorporated in 1870. The town sits between the North and Middle rivers near the Des Moines River, at about 771 feet. It had 4,160 residents in 2020.

Basements in a river valley

Most Carlisle homes are not in a floodplain, but low spots near the rivers can have damp basements. We check for seepage first and use closed-cell foam on rims and walls where dampness is possible.

Mix of homes

Carlisle has older homes near the original town and newer homes on the edges. Older homes need attic sealing and rim foam; newer ones usually need rim foam and garage ceiling work.

Trail town

The Summerset Trail starts at Carlisle's north end. Rural lots nearby often have shops and outbuildings, which we insulate with closed-cell foam on steel.

Warren County code

Warren County is in Climate Zone 5A, where Iowa's code table lists R-49 ceilings and R-15/R-19 basement walls.

A typical Carlisle job

An older home in town might get attic sealing, a blown-in top-up toward R-49 and closed-cell on the rim. A newer home on the edge of town would get rim and basement wall foam before finishing, plus attic sealing.

Costs

HomeGuide lists spray foam at $1.50 to $5.00 per square foot and air sealing at $350 to $3,000 nationally. We price each area separately, and the written estimate is what you pay.

Flood history in the area

The town exists because of a flood: Dudley was washed out in 1851. Most homes in Carlisle today sit on higher ground, but basements in low spots are worth checking before insulation goes in.

Outbuildings near town

Rural lots around Carlisle often have steel shops and pole barns. Closed-cell foam on the steel stops condensation and makes heating easier. Get a free estimate