Between I-70 and US 6
Spray Foam Insulation in Fruitvale, CO
A dense neighborhood with cold January nights and hot July days.
- Free on-site estimates
- Foam type, inches and R-value written out per area
- Air leaks, ducts and moisture checked before we insulate
Insulating Homes in Fruitvale
Spray Foam Insulation in Fruitvale works in a dense neighborhood east of downtown Grand Junction. Fruitvale had 8,271 residents on 2.9 square miles in 2020, about 2,857 people per square mile. Interstate 70 forms its northern edge and US Route 6 its southern edge. Mean daily lows reach about 17F in January, and July highs average around 92F.
Close-set homes
With houses this close together, most of the heat a house loses goes up through the attic and out through leaks at the top and bottom of the house, not through walls exposed to open wind. Sealing the ceiling and the rim joists makes a big difference. The attic is usually the place to start, then the crawl space or slab edge.
The Grand Valley Canal
The Grand Valley Canal passes through part of Fruitvale and runs dry in winter. Irrigation water in summer can raise soil moisture under nearby houses. When we look at a crawl space in Fruitvale, we check for dampness from irrigation or leaking pipes before recommending floor insulation or a sealed crawl space.
A 75-degree swing
The gap between a 17F January night and a 92F July afternoon means the house works hard in both seasons. Air sealing helps in both: it keeps warm air in during winter and hot air out in summer, and it cuts the dust that blows in through gaps.
Call (970) 438-0827 to set up a free estimate in Fruitvale.
Fruitvale Facts That Shape the Work
- Dense layout. Fruitvale had 8,271 residents on 2.9 square miles in 2020, about 2,857 per square mile (Wikipedia).
- Grand Valley Canal. The canal passes through part of Fruitvale and runs dry in winter.
- Temperature swing. Mean daily lows reach about 17F in January, while July highs average around 92F.
- Highway edges. Interstate 70 forms the northern edge and US Route 6 the southern edge.
Fruitvale Questions
Does the canal affect my crawl space?
Irrigation season can raise soil moisture nearby. We check before insulating.
Where should I start in a Fruitvale home?
Usually the attic: seal, then add depth. Rim joists are a close second.
Is air sealing worth it if my house is small?
Yes. In a small house, a few big leaks can account for a large share of the heat loss.
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