Riverside community east of the city
Spray Foam Insulation in Fort Myers Shores, FL
Attic sealing and insulation for 1970s homes on low river ground.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quote: material, thickness and R-value per area
- Roof, flood and moisture damage checked before new insulation goes in
1970s Homes on the River
Spray Foam Insulation in Fort Myers Shores mostly means homes from the 1970s. Point2Homes' census summary shows that decade produced about 43% of the housing, with a median build year of 1979, and about 83% of units are detached single-family houses. The community sits on the south side of the Caloosahatchee at about 3 feet of elevation, with water covering about 18% of its area.
Owners and renters
Owners occupy about 54% of occupied homes and renters about 46%, close to even. For rental homes, attic upgrades need the owner's approval. For owners, an attic job is usually a one-day project.
Old attics, hot rooms
Attics in 1970s homes usually hold a few inches of compressed insulation. Sealing the ceiling and ducts and blowing fiberglass to R-38 or more typically makes the biggest difference in comfort.
River flooding
Low riverside ground means flood risk. Homes that took water may have opened walls; closed-cell foam in the lower wall stands up to future water better than batts.
Costs
HomeGuide puts a typical attic job at $1,000 to $2,700 and a blown-in attic at $900 to $3,600 nationally. The written estimate is your price.
Older ductwork
Air handlers in 1970s homes have usually been replaced, but the duct runs sometimes date from earlier work or were patched over the years. Leaky ducts in a hot attic pull in hot, humid air and waste cooling. Sealing the duct joints and the return plenum is part of every attic job we quote here, along with sealing the ceiling and topping up the insulation.
Call (239) 291-6782 or get a free estimate for a visit.
Fort Myers Shores Facts
- A 1970s peak. The 1970s account for about 42.7% of the housing, and 1979 is the median build year (ACS via Point2Homes).
- Single-family streets. Detached single-family homes make up about 83.2% of housing units.
- Owners and renters. Owners occupy about 53.8% of occupied homes, and renters 46.2%.
- Low riverside ground. Fort Myers Shores sits on the south side of the Caloosahatchee at about 3 feet, with water covering about 18% of its area (Wikipedia).
Fort Myers Shores Questions
I am a landlord. Is attic insulation worth it for a rental?
Better insulation means lower cooling costs and fewer comfort complaints. We quote it like any other job.
What R-value is the target?
Florida's 2023 code summary lists R-38 for ceilings in Zone 2.
Do you seal ductwork?
We seal accessible duct joints and plenums in the attic as part of attic work. Duct replacement is a job for an HVAC contractor.
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