Spray Foam Insulation in Hanover, PA

Spray Foam Insulation in Hanover serves the second city of York County. Point2Homes' census summary shows 32.2% of homes built in 1939 or earlier, 14.6% in the 1950s and 13.4% in the 1960s. Only 45.9% are detached and 46.6% of occupied homes are rented. Wikipedia counts 7,941 housing units in 2020.

Hickory Town

Richard McAllister bought the land in 1745 and laid out the town in 1763; German settlers called it Hickory Town for its hickory groves. At the start of the Revolutionary War it had about 500 homes, most of them log. The railroad arrived in 1852, with lines to Gettysburg in 1858 and York in 1876.

Old and mid-century

Older rowhomes and twins near the center need roof cavities and rims insulated. 1950s and 1960s houses need attic sealing and depth, and rim joist foam.

Rentals

With many rentals, landlords often insulate between tenants.

What a visit looks like

We check the attic or roof space, the basement rim and foundation, and the walls. In older Hanover homes we look for knob-and-tube wiring before recommending wall insulation, and for open framing at the wall tops that lets warm air rise into the attic. In 1950s and 1960s houses we measure attic depth and check recessed lights and the hatch. You get a written quote that lists each area separately with material, R-value and price, so you can decide what to do first.

Code and climate

Hanover sits in York County's Climate Zone 4A. Pennsylvania's code lists R-49 for ceilings and R-13 cavity or R-10 continuous for basement walls. ENERGY STAR recommends R-60 for an uninsulated existing attic. Older Hanover homes are often far below those levels in the attic and have nothing at the rim. Closing the gaps at the rim and the attic floor first, then adding depth, is the most cost-effective order, and it is what we lay out in the quote.

Call (717) 864-6430 or get a free estimate for a visit and written price.