Where the Chippewa meets the Tittabawassee
Spray Foam Insulation in Midland, MI
Mid-century homes, newer subdivisions and basements that remember 2020.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote listing foam type, depth and R-value by area
- Rim joists, attic bypasses and moisture checked before we cover anything
Midland Homes and the 2020 Flood
Spray Foam Insulation in Midland serves a city shaped by Dow Chemical, which was founded here in 1897. Midland grew from 14,285 residents in 1950 to 38,176 in 1970 and 42,547 in 2020, so much of its housing dates from the post-war decades onward. The 2020 census counted 19,377 housing units with 6.7% vacant.
After the 2020 flood
On May 19, 2020, the Sanford and Edenville dams failed and about 10,000 Midland residents were evacuated. Basements that flooded lost drywall, framing and insulation. When rebuilding, closed-cell foam on the rim and foundation walls is a better choice than fiberglass batts because it does not absorb water.
Mid-century homes
Ranches and colonials from the 1950s through 1970s often have bare rim joists, low attic insulation and few air sealing details. Sealing and adding depth to R-49 or R-60 makes a big difference.
Historic district
Midland's West Main Street Historic District, set up in 1979, has a commission that reviews construction, alterations and repairs to properties in the district. Interior insulation rarely changes the exterior, but if a job adds vents or touches the roof, we plan for that review.
Rivers and humidity
The Chippewa joins the Tittabawassee downtown. Homes near the rivers can have damp basements; we check for moisture first.
Typical scope
Rim joist foam, attic air sealing with baffles at the soffits, and blown-in to R-49 or R-60. In homes rebuilt after the flood, closed-cell foam on the lower walls before new drywall.
Midland Facts
- Growth with Dow. Dow Chemical was founded in Midland in 1897; the city grew from 14,285 in 1950 to 38,176 in 1970 (Wikipedia).
- Housing. The 2020 census counted 19,377 housing units, 6.7% vacant.
- 2020 dam failures. On May 19, 2020 the Sanford and Edenville dams failed, prompting the evacuation of 10,000 Midland residents.
- Historic district. The West Main Street Historic District (1979) has a commission that reviews construction and alterations.
Midland Questions
What insulation should I use in a flood-damaged basement?
Closed-cell foam on the rim and walls, once the space is dry. It does not absorb water the way batts do.
Do you work in the West Main Street Historic District?
Yes. Interior insulation usually does not affect the exterior; anything that does is planned around the commission's review.
Is there a rebate for basement wall insulation?
Consumers Energy's chart lists $50 for at least 500 square feet of basement wall. Check the current chart before you apply.
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