Southeast of the city

Spray Foam Insulation in Kentwood, MI

A city of 1970s through 2000s houses, where bonus rooms and rim joists cause most comfort problems.

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Every area itemized with foam type, thickness and R-value
Leaks, damp framing and old wiring pointed out before we insulate

Newer Houses, Familiar Leaks

Spray Foam Insulation in Kentwood is mostly about newer homes. The median Kentwood house was built in 1983, only about 5% predate 1950, and 14.2% went up between 2000 and 2009, according to ACS figures published by Point2. Kentwood itself is young: it incorporated in 1967 from what remained of Paris Township, on its third try, partly to stop annexation by Grand Rapids and Wyoming.

Where newer homes leak

Houses from the 1980s on have insulation in the walls and attic, but they leak in predictable places. The room over the attached garage is the most common complaint: batts under the floor sag and the joist bays open to the attic. Recessed lights, bath fans and attic hatches let warm air into the attic, and the rim joist over the basement is often covered with a loose batt or nothing at all.

Doing it yourself or hiring out

Kentwood's inspections FAQ says a property owner may pull a permit for work on their own property without a license, while a licensed builder must pull the permit for work on someone else's home. If your insulation is part of a basement finish, we can work around whichever way you go.

Owner and renter mix

About 61.4% of Kentwood homes are owner-occupied. Condo and townhouse owners often have the same rim joist and attic issues on a smaller scale.

Recessed lights and attic hatches

Builders in the 1980s and 1990s loved recessed cans, and older cans that are not airtight let warm air straight into the attic. We seal around them from the attic side or cover rated fixtures, and we weatherstrip and insulate the hatch or pull-down stair, which is often the biggest single hole in the ceiling.

Townhouses and condos

With almost four in ten homes rented and many attached units, some Kentwood owners share an attic or wall with a neighbor. We look at what you own and what your association controls before quoting.

Gas rebates

If DTE supplies your heat, its rebate page lists $600 for at least 500 square feet of attic insulation and $50 for rim joists. We record the square footage and R-value you need for the form.

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What to Know in Kentwood

Housing age. Median construction year 1983; 14.2% of homes added 2000-2009; 61.4% owner-occupied (ACS 2019-2023 via Point2).
Incorporated 1967. Kentwood formed in 1967 from the remainder of Paris Township on its third attempt, partly to stop annexation (Wikipedia).
Owner permits. Owners may pull a permit for work on their own property without a license; work on another person's home needs a licensed builder (Kentwood inspections FAQ).
Climate zone. Kent County is ASHRAE Climate Zone 5A (OpenEI).

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Kentwood Questions

Why is the bedroom over my Kentwood garage cold?

Most often the floor batts have gaps and the joist bays open to the attic. Foaming the garage ceiling and blocking the joist ends fixes it.

Does a 1980s house need more attic insulation?

Often yes. Many were built to lower levels than today's R-49 to R-60 recommendation, and the attic floor was rarely sealed.

Can a homeowner pull a permit in Kentwood?

Yes, for work on their own property, according to the city's inspections FAQ.

Do I need HOA approval for insulation in a Kentwood condo?

Interior insulation usually does not, but shared attics and exterior work may. Check your association rules before we start.

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