Spray Foam Insulation in Hamtramck, MI

Spray foam insulation in Hamtramck goes into one of the most densely built cities in the state. Wikipedia notes Hamtramck had 3,559 residents in 1910, then grew by 1,266% over the next decade as factory workers arrived. It became a city in 1922. Today it has 28,433 people in about two square miles, and it is by far the most densely populated municipality in Michigan.

Old, close-set houses

Homes from that boom are a century old. Many are balloon framed, with empty walls, small attics and basements with stone or block foundations. Houses sit close together, so walls are often easier to reach from inside than from narrow side yards.

Two-family homes

Some Hamtramck houses have two units. DTE's rebate program covers homes with two or fewer connected units, if each has separate meters and heating. We can quote each unit's areas separately.

Numbers

The 2020 census counted 8,911 housing units, 8.7% vacant. Wayne County is in Climate Zone 5A in Michigan's energy code.

Attics in century-old homes

Many Hamtramck attics are small, sometimes floored for storage, with wiring and old insulation mixed together. Some have loose-fill that may be vermiculite, which should be tested before anyone disturbs it. We note everything during the visit and quote sealing, removal and new insulation as separate lines so you can see the cost of each.

Rim joists and stone foundations

The rim joist on an old house is often uneven, with gaps where the sill meets an irregular foundation. Closed-cell foam fills those gaps better than batts or rigid board. We check for rot or insect damage at the sill before covering it.

Planning around winter

We can work year round inside, but spray foam needs the surface and product within certain temperatures. In the coldest weeks, we warm the space or schedule the foam for a milder day.

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