Spray Foam Insulation in Arden Hills, MN

Spray foam insulation in Arden Hills usually involves homes from the 1960s through the 1980s. Point2Homes' summary of 2019-2023 census data gives a median construction year of 1978, with 10.5% of homes added in 2010-2019. The city is small, with 3,235 housing units in the 2020 census, and is home to Bethel University and part of the University of Northwestern campus.

What we see

Mid-century ramblers and split-levels with attics well below R-49, bare rim joists and lower levels that run cold. Newer homes need targeted sealing.

Lakes

About 1.1 of Arden Hills' 9.6 square miles is water, and homes near the lakes should be checked for basement moisture before insulating.

Code

Ramsey County is in Climate Zone 6 under Minnesota's energy code.

Rim joists and lower levels

Many 1970s homes have bare rim joists and lower levels that run cold. Closed-cell foam on the rim is usually a one-day job with a big comfort gain.

Attic upgrades

Attics from the 1960s to 1980s are often well short of R-49. We seal around fixtures and the hatch, add baffles and blow in to depth.

Costs

National ranges from HomeGuide: average attic insulation $1,000 to $2,700, air sealing $350 to $3,000, rim joist foam $2,000 to $2,500. We price after measuring.

Rebates and audits

Ramsey County residents book Home Energy Squad through the Center for Energy and Environment. Xcel Energy's 2024-2026 rebate summary lists up to 40% of eligible attic insulation and air sealing costs.

Newer homes

Homes built since 2010 usually need only targeted sealing around can lights, the attic hatch and the rim joist.

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