Spray foam insulation in Midland TX - an attic that's sealed, not just covered
Hot upstairs rooms and a climbing power bill usually start in the attic. Spray foam seals it and insulates it in one pass.
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Is spray foam the right fix for your Midland attic?
Spray foam insulation in Midland, TX is sprayed in place, usually on the underside of your roof deck, where it insulates and stops air in the same layer, so your attic becomes a sealed space that's part of the house instead of open to the outside.
Most calls start the same way. The upstairs is hot, the power bill won't come down, and you want to know if foam is worth it or if the attic just needs sealing up and a top-up. The price moves with how much roof deck there is, how thick the foam goes and whether it's open cell or closed cell. The schedule turns on what's already up there, like old insulation that has to come out or a gas furnace that needs a new plan, and on whether your city wants a permit first. I'll put your own number in writing once I've seen the attic.
How do you know your attic needs spray foam?
Hot rooms upstairs
The bedrooms upstairs or the room over the garage stay hot long after the AC kicks on. That usually means attic heat is pushing down through thin or leaky insulation, and every summer you wait, you're paying to cool air that slips right back out.
AC that never shuts off
If the AC runs all afternoon and the thermostat still won't reach its number, the system is usually losing the fight to a hot attic. Running it that hard wears it out sooner, on top of what it does to the bill.
Dirty insulation around gaps
Dark streaks on the old insulation around can lights, pipes or the attic hatch mean air has been moving through those gaps and the insulation is acting like a filter. Piling more on top doesn't stop that, so the draft and the dust keep coming until the gaps get sealed.
Often paired with spray foam
Attic insulation
When your ducts aren't up in the attic, a deeper layer over the ceiling can do what foam would for a good deal less.
Blown-in insulation
Loose fill is the quick way to bring thin spots and edges up to depth once the gaps are closed.
How we install spray foam insulation
Before we foam a roof deck, I look at what's sitting in that attic, because a furnace or water heater drawing its air from up there changes the whole plan. I also check the wiring and the old insulation, since nobody should seal in a problem. Then we talk through open cell and closed cell for your house, not just which one prices lower. On install day the crew sprays the underside of the roof deck so the foam insulates and stops air in the same layer, and the attic quits trading air with the outside. A sealed attic still needs a way to get rid of moisture, and depending on the foam maker, the foam may need a protective covering over it, so both get settled before anyone sprays. Ask us whether your product needs that covering and we'll show you why.
Open cell foam
A lighter, softer foam that covers a roof deck for less money. It suits most houses where the attic has room for a thicker layer and the budget matters.
Closed cell foam
Dense foam that blocks moisture and packs more insulation into a thin layer. It suits shallow roof lines, shops and metal buildings where there isn't room for a thick coat.
Get a written spray foam estimate for your attic
We reply within 1 business day, and I come out to look at the attic and write it up. It's free, with no pressure to book, and calling (432) 218-4671 works too.
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Why Midland homeowners call DraftWise for spray foam
The owner looks at every attic
I come out myself, climb into the attic and write the estimate, because I spent years on the sales side watching attics get oversold. You pay for what your house needs and nothing past that.
In business since 2013
I opened the business in 2013 after working on an install crew, so I know where corners get cut on a foam job. Midland is home, and we also work Odessa, Big Spring, West Odessa and plenty of cities past them.
Licensed, insured, permits handled
We're licensed and fully insured. If your job calls for a permit where you live, we pull it as your contractor, handle the paperwork with that city or county office and wait until it's issued to start.
On a foam job, the plan matters more than the spray gun, because foam is hard to take back out once it's on the deck. Set up a time for me to look at your attic and we'll work it out from there.
What happens after you call about spray foam?
Call or send the form
Call (432) 218-4671 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time. Mornings, evenings and weekends all work for us.
I look over your attic
I get up in the attic or down in the crawl space and check the ducts, any gas equipment, the wiring and the old insulation for anything that needs fixing first. You get a written estimate that spells out the foam type, how thick it goes and any work that has to come before it.
Our installers spray it
Once you say go, and once any permit your city requires has been issued, our installers do the work. They spray the roof deck edge to edge, since the edges are where foam tends to run thin.
I check it before we're done
Before we call it finished, I go back up and look over the work myself. Then I walk you through what I saw.
Common questions
What's the best spray foam for a Midland home, open cell or closed cell?
Closed cell is the better pick if you want the most insulation in the least space, since it's about twice as efficient per inch as open cell, which is part of why it costs more. Open cell is the cheaper choice and a much better sound barrier, so it suits houses where price or a quieter house matters more. Open cell does let water vapor pass through, so the moisture plan for the attic counts for more with it.
How much does spray foam insulation cost in Midland, TX?
Spray foam insulation in Midland usually costs about $1,800 to $4,400 to cover a 1,000 sq ft area with 3 inches of foam, and that's the going rate around here, not our price. Open cell lands near the low end of that range and closed cell near the top. Your own number depends on your roof deck, the thickness and what has to happen first, and I'll write it out after I've seen the attic.
Can I seal an attic that has a gas furnace or water heater in it?
Not with that equipment as it is, because one foam maker's guide says fuel-burning appliances that pull combustion air from the attic can't run safely once it's sealed. That guide has owners plan for sealed-combustion or power-vented, high-efficiency equipment as part of the job. It's a planning step, and it's the first thing I look for up there.
Is spray foam worth it if my AC ducts are in the attic?
Usually yes, because ducts in a vented attic lose a lot of heating and cooling, and foaming the roof deck puts them inside the conditioned part of the house. That's why sealed attics are common in warm climates, where the equipment and ductwork usually sit up there.
Who can get a building permit for insulation work in Midland?
In Midland, only the property owner or the owner's licensed and bonded contractor can get a building permit. On most construction projects, the city also requires a licensed and bonded contractor who's registered with it. The city's permit list names new construction, additions, remodeling, repairs and detached buildings but doesn't name spray foam, so call the City of Midland permitting clerk at 432-685-7390 to ask about your job.
How do I prepare my attic for spray foam insulation?
Plan on emptying the attic before install day, because when a vented attic gets sealed, one foam maker's guide advises clearing out stored items, the old floor insulation and any vapor retarder. I'll tell you what has to come out when I look at the attic, so you can set aside the time.
Get your attic looked at before you foam
Call (432) 218-4671 or send the form with your attic's rough size, whether you lean open cell or closed cell, and any gas furnace or water heater up there, so I show up ready.