Small-town Elmore County on higher ground

Spray Foam Insulation in Eclectic, AL

Older houses in town, newer homes and shops out in the country.

Free in-person estimates
Written quote that lists material, thickness and R-value for each area
Moisture, ductwork and pest damage checked before anything gets covered

A Hilltop Town With Older Houses

Spray Foam Insulation in Eclectic covers older homes in town and rural houses and shops in the surrounding countryside. The town was founded by Dr. M. L. Fielder, who practiced "eclectic medicine" and gave the place its unusual name. Its first post office opened in 1879, and it incorporated in 1907. At about 528 feet, it sits higher than most of the River Region.

Older houses in town

Eclectic's population grew from 315 in 1910 to 1,184 in 1970 and has stayed near 1,000 to 1,200 since. That means much of the in-town housing is decades old. Older houses often have crawl spaces, little or no wall insulation and attics with a thin layer of settled fill. Air sealing the attic floor and dealing with the crawl space are usually the first steps, followed by depth in the attic.

Country homes and shops

Outside town, many properties include a metal shop, barn or garage. Humid air condensing on steel panels causes the drip owners know well. Closed-cell foam bonded directly to the steel stops it and keeps the building cooler in summer. We price the roof and walls separately.

Weekend and second homes

The 2020 census counted 520 housing units in Eclectic, 9.8% vacant. Houses that sit closed for part of the year can build up humidity inside, especially underneath. A sealed crawl space helps keep the house drier when nobody is home to run the air conditioning.

Spray foam or other insulation

Not every space in an Eclectic house needs foam. Open attic floors are usually sealed and then covered with blown cellulose or fiberglass, which HomeGuide lists at $1.00 to $2.80 per square foot. Foam earns its higher cost in places like a crawl space floor over damp ground, the roof of a metal shop or a cathedral ceiling with no room for vents. Each area on the quote shows which material we chose and why.

Getting there and getting a price

State Route 63 runs through the center of town, and State Route 170 links it to Wetumpka, about 15 miles southwest. We visit, inspect the house and buildings, and send a written quote. Get a free estimate

Eclectic Facts

Name and founding. Founded by Dr. M. L. Fielder, a practitioner of eclectic medicine; the post office opened in 1879 and the town incorporated in 1907.
Housing. The 2020 census counted 520 housing units, 9.8% vacant, with a 2.5% homeowner vacancy rate.
Elevation. Eclectic sits at about 528 feet, higher than most River Region towns.
Climate zone. Elmore County is in IECC Climate Zone 3A.

Our Services in Eclectic, AL

Eclectic Questions

My house in Eclectic is only used on weekends. What should I insulate?

A sealed crawl space and a well-sealed attic help most, because they keep humid air out while the house is closed up. We can also look at the HVAC setup for times when nobody is there.

Can you insulate an older house in town?

Yes. We start with the attic and crawl space, then talk about walls. Closed walls can be filled without tearing them open.

Is spray foam worth it for a hay barn?

If condensation is damaging what is stored inside, closed-cell foam on the roof can help. For an open-sided barn, it may not be worth it. We tell you honestly after looking.

Do older houses in town need wall insulation?

Many have little or none. Closed walls can be filled with dense-pack cellulose through small holes; open walls during a remodel can take spray foam. We start with the attic and crawl space because they usually matter more.

Free Estimates in Eclectic, AL

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