Don’t Forget These Overlooked Insulation Spots

When people think of insulation, they usually picture big rolls of fiberglass in the attic or spray foam lining the walls of a new build. But even well-insulated homes in Kalamazoo can have hidden problem areas, like places that are either under insulated or just completely missed.

Here at Spartan Insulation, we pride ourselves on not missing anywhere that needs insulation and are using this month’s blog to highlight forgotten spots that may need insulation in your Kalamazoo home.

1.    Rim Joists

These are the sections where your floor framing meets the foundation walls in a basement or crawl space. Rim Joists are notorious for air leakage, moisture problems, and heat loss.

Thankfully, we use our spray foam insulation to patch up these spots and add an extra moisture barrier, which is especially helpful in Michigan’s damp climate.

2.    Knee Walls

In homes with finished attics or story-and-a-half designs, which are common in older Kalamazoo homes, knee walls often separate conditioned and unconditioned spaces.

We use our spray foam here to keep heat from leaking into the attic and to maintain a consistent temperature in the upstairs area.

3.    Attic Hatches

Even if your attic is insulated, that access panel probably isn’t, thus creating a major weak spot where you can lose some heat. This can be solved with a proper seal around the hatch with our spray foam insulation services.

4.    Crawl Spaces

Whether vented or unvented, many crawl spaces are not insulated enough, leading to cold floors and high humidity. If you wanted to fix these spaces up, which we recommend, then we’d use our spray foam insulation to seal out any moisture, air, or pests which makes your floors warmer and home healthier.

5.    Attached Garages

If your garage shares a wall with a living area or has a bedroom above it, that space can leak cold air into your home. Insulating the garage’s ceilings and walls helps keep your space comfortable year-round.

Seal the Gaps with Spartan Insulation

These often-forgotten areas could be the reason your energy bills are higher than they should be. At Spartan Insulation, we specialize in finding these weak points and sealing them with grade A spray foam.

Contact us at Spartan Insulation today to schedule an evaluation!