Spray Foam Insulation in Red Lion, PA

Spray Foam Insulation in Red Lion mostly means old, attached houses. Point2Homes' census summary shows 48.8% of homes built in 1939 or earlier and only 30.2% detached. About 63.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and Wikipedia counts 2,729 housing units in 1.3 square miles.

Cigar town

Red Lion was settled in 1852 and named for the Red Lion Tavern. At its peak the town produced millions of cigars a month, about 10% of the cigars made in the United States. The old Ma and Pa railroad station still stands.

Attached homes

Rowhomes and twins here need roof cavities insulated, rim joists foamed and back additions addressed. Older frame side walls can be dense-packed.

Winter here

Red Lion shares York's climate, with January lows averaging about 21F and about 25 inches of snow a year.

Rowhome roof cavities

Many Red Lion rowhomes have a shallow roof space with no walkable attic. We access it through a ceiling hatch or small openings and blow insulation in, or spray closed-cell foam if the ceiling or roof is being replaced. Sealing where the party wall meets the roof keeps air from flowing between units. Rim joists at the front and back of the basement get closed-cell foam. Each part is priced separately so owners can phase the work.

Code and climate

Red Lion is in York County's Climate Zone 4A, where Pennsylvania's code lists R-49 for ceilings and ENERGY STAR recommends R-60 for an uninsulated existing attic. Most of the borough's pre-1940 rowhomes started with nothing in the roof space, and many still have very little. Getting even part of the way to that target, while sealing the gaps at the party wall and the rims, makes a noticeable difference in comfort and heating bills. Back additions on these homes are usually the coldest rooms and get their own line on the quote.

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