Spray foam insulation in Cincinnati
What Cincinnati homes mean for spray foam insulation
Cincinnati proper spans pre-Civil-War brick rowhouses in Over-the-Rhine through 2010s infill in Northside and Pleasant Ridge. Most owner-occupied stock is 1920s-1960s with plaster or early drywall walls, basement furnaces, and partially-finished attics.
The Cincinnati Arch geology under the city is fractured limestone and shale, which drives the radon and basement-moisture profile that shapes most retrofit decisions.
Cincinnati housing profile
- County
- Hamilton, OH
- Housing era
- A mix of housing eras
- State
- OH
Climate Zone 4 with 6,000+ heating degree-days annually. Most pre-1980 Cincinnati homes are dramatically under-insulated; foam-package ROI typically 4-7 years.
Cincinnati's housing character: a full mix of 1850s-2010s building eras. That shapes how we scope spray foam insulation here. All of our 7 specialty lines are available throughout Cincinnati and the surrounding Cincinnati metro. Click any service for full details, typical pricing, and process.
- Attic Spray Foam Insulation in CincinnatiRoof-deck and attic-floor foam, the highest-ROI insulation upgrade for Cincinnati homes.Typical: $2,800-$8,500
- Wall Cavity Spray Foam in CincinnatiRetrofit and new-construction wall foam. Air seal + R-value in one step.Typical: $3,500-$15,000
- Crawl Space Spray Foam in CincinnatiClosed-cell foam encapsulation. Moisture barrier + insulation + air seal.Typical: $2,500-$7,000
- Closed-Cell Spray Foam in CincinnatiClosed-cell spray foam in Cincinnati: R-7 per inch, integrated vapor barrier above 2 inches, and structural rigidity for crawl spaces, rim joists, and below-grade work.Typical: $1.50-$2.50 per board foot
- Open-Cell Spray Foam in CincinnatiR-3.7 per inch. Vapor permeable. Better sound dampening. Lower cost.Typical: $0.50-$1.20 per board foot
- Metal Building Spray Foam in CincinnatiPole barns, workshops, garages. Eliminates condensation and sound.Typical: $3,500-$25,000
- Rim Joist & Band Joist Foam in CincinnatiThe single highest-ROI air-sealing project in any Cincinnati home.Typical: $800-$2,200