Spray Foam Insulation in Mount Vernon, OH

Spray foam insulation in Mount Vernon is mostly retrofit work in older houses. ACS data on Point2Homes shows 35.5% of the city's homes were built in 1939 or earlier, a higher share than Mansfield. Mount Vernon was platted in 1805 and named after George Washington's estate; it is the seat of Knox County, on the Kokosing River about 40 miles northeast of Columbus.

Flood history

In January 1959, Wikipedia records, a severe flood forced the evacuation of about 500 homes and caused $5 million in damage. Homes on lower ground near the river may have basements that have taken water; we check before insulating.

What older homes need

Historic homes in the East High Street area and around downtown often have tall walls with no insulation, attics with old fill and basements with stone or brick foundations. Dense-pack walls from inside or out, attic sealing and rim foam are the usual plan.

Owners and renters

About 55.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and about 65.5% are detached houses.

Kenyon-area and downtown rentals

With close to 45% of Mount Vernon homes rented, landlords are a big share of our calls. Older rentals often have high heating bills and tenants who complain about cold bedrooms. Air sealing the attic and rim joist cuts those complaints quickly, and dense-pack walls can follow during a turnover when rooms are empty.