Spray Foam Insulation in Garden City, AL

Spray Foam Insulation in Garden City works on homes in a small river town. Garden City was founded by Johann Cullmann in 1873 after he founded Cullman. The Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River forms the county line and the town's southeastern border. US 31 leads 13 miles north to Cullman and 39 miles south to Birmingham.

River dampness

Homes close to the river have damp air and sometimes damp ground. Crawl spaces here benefit from a ground liner, sealed rim joists and either floor insulation or full encapsulation. If water stands in the crawl space after rain, drainage comes first.

Older homes

With a history that goes back to the 1870s and a 2020 population of 528, much of Garden City's housing is older. Thin attic insulation, open wall tops and uninsulated floors are common.

Climate

Wikipedia gives Garden City a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. Insulation and air sealing help in both seasons.

Rim joists and river air

In homes near the river, the rim joist is often one of the dampest parts of the house. It sits right above the foundation wall, often with a gap or two where outside air comes in. Fiberglass stuffed there tends to hold moisture and drop out. Closed-cell foam sprayed 2 to 3 inches thick seals the gaps and insulates in one pass, and it does not soak up water. It is one of the most useful small jobs we do in Garden City homes.

Housing

In 2000, the town had 255 housing units, and 17.0% of residents were 65 or older. Get a free estimate