Spray Foam Insulation in Waverly, TN

Spray foam insulation in Waverly is shaped by the flood of August 21, 2021. More than 17 inches of rain sent Trace Creek over its banks in the middle of town, and many homes and businesses took up to 4 feet of water. Insulation in crawl spaces and walls that got wet had to come out, and many homes have been rebuilt or repaired since.

Rebuilt homes

When walls are open during repairs, spray foam can go in the stud bays. Closed-cell foam does not absorb water, which is useful in flood-prone areas. Crawl spaces benefit from encapsulation with foam on the walls rather than batts between the joists.

Older homes

Waverly is the Humphreys County seat, with 1,915 housing units in 2020. Older houses often need attic sealing and crawl space cleanup.

In the valley

The town sits in the Trace Creek valley, about 10 miles east of Kentucky Lake, with low ridges to the north and south. Drainage and moisture checks come first.

Costs

HomeAdvisor lists insulation removal at $1 to $2 per square foot; HomeGuide lists crawl space encapsulation at $3,000 to $15,000. Written estimates after a visit.

Working on a repaired house

If your home was repaired after the flood, we check that wall cavities and crawl spaces are dry before insulating. Where walls are still open, closed-cell foam can go in before the drywall. Under the house, we recommend encapsulation instead of new batts. Each step is priced in writing.