Spray Foam Insulation in Scott, WI

Spray foam insulation in the town of Scott deals with wind and age. The town runs along the southeast shore of Green Bay, and about two-thirds of its 52.7 square miles is water. Homes facing the bay take the full brunt of winter wind, which drives cold air into every gap.

One of the oldest settlements in Wisconsin

Bay Settlement, inside the town, is described as one of the oldest settlements in the state, and Jean Nicolet landed nearby in 1634. The town itself was created in 1859. The housing mixes old farmhouses with homes built through the 20th century and later.

Air sealing first

In windy locations, sealing beats depth. We seal the attic floor, the rim joist and any open walls, then add insulation. Closed-cell foam on the rim is especially useful here because it blocks wind-driven air outright.

A stable population

Scott's population has hovered around 3,600 since 2000, so most houses are established, and owners are improving what they have rather than building new.

Costs to expect

Air sealing on its own runs $350 to $3,000 by HomeGuide's figures, depending on how many leaks there are. A typical attic insulation job is $1,000 to $2,700, and rim joist foam about $2,000 to $2,500. In a windy spot, sealing gives the most for the money, so we put it first on the written quote and price the rest separately.