A small city on Bowling Green's north side
Spray Foam Insulation in Plum Springs, KY
Insulating a small town that mostly grew in the 1970s.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quotes with R-value and thickness
- Moisture checked before crawl spaces are sealed
A Small City Off Plum Springs Road
Spray foam insulation in Plum Springs usually means updating homes from a single growth period. The city incorporated in 1966 and takes its name from Plum Springs Road, Kentucky Route 957. Its population more than doubled in the 1970s, from 185 residents in 1970 to 393 in 1980, and the 2020 census counted 497.
Homes of that era
Houses from the late 1960s and 1970s commonly have a few inches of settled attic insulation, fiberglass batts in the walls and a vented crawl space with batts between the floor joists that may have sagged. We usually recommend sealing and topping up the attic first, then looking hard at the crawl space.
Family households
In 2000 the city counted 177 households in 182 housing units, and about 65% of them were married couples. Owners who stay put tend to see the most from air sealing and insulation.
Older houses nearby
Four Plum Springs houses, including the Sterrett House and the Willis Ennis House, joined the National Register of Historic Places in December 1979. Older houses like these need gentler methods, such as dense-pack walls and careful attic work, rather than foam everywhere.
Close to town
Plum Springs is minutes from Bowling Green, so scheduling a visit is easy. Get a free estimate
Plum Springs Facts
- Named for a road. Plum Springs incorporated in 1966 and is named for Plum Springs Road, Kentucky Route 957.
- 1970s growth. The city grew from 185 residents in 1970 to 393 in 1980, and the 2020 census counted 497.
- Family households. In 2000 the census counted 177 households in 182 housing units, about 65% of them married couples.
- Historic houses. Four Plum Springs houses, including the Sterrett House and the Willis Ennis House, joined the National Register in December 1979.
Plum Springs Questions
My 1970s house has a crawl space with fallen batts. What should I do?
Usually remove the fallen batts and either encapsulate and insulate the walls or reinstall properly supported floor insulation. We look at moisture first and recommend one.
How deep should my attic insulation be?
Kentucky's code lists R-38 for new homes. For existing attics, the Department of Energy suggests adding about R-49 over 3 to 4 inches. Either way, most 1970s attics need more.
Do you work on historic homes?
Yes, using methods that do not change the outside of the house.
Can you check whether my crawl space vents should be closed?
Yes. We look at moisture, drainage, the ductwork and how the house is heated and cooled, then recommend keeping the crawl space vented with floor insulation or sealing it. Both options go on the quote with prices.
Free Estimates in Plum Springs, KY
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