Spray Foam Insulation in Richmond, CA

Spray Foam Insulation in Richmond covers a city shaped by its waterfront. Richmond incorporated in 1905, and during World War II the four Kaiser shipyards on its waterfront built 747 Victory and Liberty ships, more than any other site in the country. The census listed 99,545 residents in 1950; by 1960 much of the temporary wartime housing had been torn down and the population had dropped to about 71,800.

Older houses

Homes from the pre-war and post-war decades often have thin attic insulation, little in the walls, and crawl spaces with nothing under the floor. Attic sealing, floor insulation and dense-pack walls are the usual work.

Climate

Wikipedia notes that Richmond's Mediterranean climate is a little warmer than coastal San Francisco and Marin but more temperate than inland areas, with average highs of 57 to 73°F and lows of 43 to 56°F. September is often warm. Mild weather makes insulation mostly a comfort upgrade, with real gains on cool mornings and warm afternoons.

Hillside and newer homes

Newer hillside houses usually need less work but may have hot upper floors, vaulted ceilings and garages that benefit from foam.

Point Richmond

The Santa Fe Railroad's western terminus was set at Point Richmond in 1900. Older houses there need careful attic and wall work.

Zone

Richmond is in Contra Costa County. ENERGY STAR recommends R-49 for an uninsulated zone 3 attic and R-19 under floors.

Rentals

Richmond has many single-family rentals and small multi-unit buildings. Landlords often ask for attic and floor work between tenants, which we can schedule and itemize per unit.

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