Spray Foam Insulation in Pinellas Park, FL

Spray foam insulation in Pinellas Park often goes into homes from the city's 1970s boom. ACS figures on Point2Homes list a median build year of 1978, with 31.7% of homes from the 1970s. Wikipedia notes the city grew from 2,924 residents in 1950 to 22,287 in 1970 after a slow start following its 1914 incorporation.

Low, flat ground

Wikipedia notes that the city's low, flat terrain was prone to flooding until the Pinellas Park Water Management District built a network of drainage canals. That history, plus Florida humidity, is a reason to check attics and walls for moisture before insulating.

Housing mix

The 2020 census counted 25,470 housing units, 9.9% vacant at the time. Census QuickFacts lists 69.0% owner occupancy and a $278,900 median owner-occupied value. Point2Homes puts mobile homes at about 15.3% of housing units.

What 1970s homes need

Attics from that era have usually settled well below today's R-38 ceiling requirement, and the air handler and ducts often sit in the attic. Sealing and insulating to depth, or foaming the roof deck where ducts are present, is the usual plan.

Garages turned into rooms

In 1970s neighborhoods, many garages have been converted to bedrooms or family rooms. Those rooms often have uninsulated block walls, a thin ceiling and a slab floor. Foam on the block walls behind new drywall and a sealed, insulated ceiling make them comfortable.

Industry and shops

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics does metal forming and assembly in Pinellas Park, and the city has many light industrial and commercial buildings. We also insulate garages, shops and small commercial spaces. Get a free estimate