North on Highway 19
Spray Foam Insulation in Baker, LA
Established neighborhoods with owner-occupied homes.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote listing foam type, thickness and R-value per area
- Ducts, moisture and termite clearances checked before we insulate
Established Homes North of the City
Spray Foam Insulation in Baker is mostly about established homes their owners plan to keep. Wikipedia lists 5,276 housing units in Baker in 2019, with 67.4% owner-occupied. The town, once called Cottonville, was renamed in 1888 for settler Josephus Smith Baker, and it sits along Louisiana Highway 19 about 11 miles north of downtown Baton Rouge.
Typical needs
Many Baker homes are brick ranches and older frame houses with the air handler in the attic. The attic insulation has often settled to a few inches. The Department of Energy recommends adding R-38 to R-49 over 3 to 4 inches in zone 2. Sealing the attic floor and blowing in to that depth is often the best value.
Older crawl spaces
Older frame homes may have crawl spaces with batts that have dropped. Pulling them out and adding a liner and new floor insulation fixes cold floors and summer mustiness.
Getting the most from an older attic
In many Baker attics we find a few inches of old fill, gaps around the hatch, and recessed lights that leak straight into the attic. The order matters. First we seal the leaks while they are easy to see. Next we put baffles at the eaves so the soffit vents stay open. Last, we blow cellulose or fiberglass to the target depth and leave depth markers you can check. HomeGuide lists blown-in attic insulation at $0.90 to $2.40 per square foot, which is why this job so often gives the most comfort per dollar. If the ducts are leaking badly, we mention it so your HVAC company can seal them while the attic is open.
Car show weekend
The Baker Buffalo Festival, started in 1993, runs the last full weekend in September. If you want us out before or after, just tell us. Get a free estimate
Baker Facts
- Housing. Baker had 5,276 housing units in 2019, with a 67.4% ownership rate (Wikipedia).
- History. The town was once called Cottonville and was renamed in 1888 for Josephus Smith Baker (Wikipedia).
- Location. Louisiana Highway 19 runs through Baker, about 11 miles north of downtown Baton Rouge (Wikipedia).
Baker Questions
How much insulation should I add to my attic?
DOE suggests adding R-38 to R-49 if you have 3 to 4 inches now. We measure what you have first.
My floors are cold in winter. Why?
Often the crawl space batts have fallen. We check and replace them, or foam the underside of the floor.
Do you serve Baker?
Yes, along with Zachary, Central and the north side of Baton Rouge.
Do I need to remove old insulation before adding more?
Only if it is wet, moldy, rodent-fouled or suspected vermiculite. Clean, dry fill can stay and new insulation goes on top.
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