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Spray Foam Insulation in Mineral Wells, TX
Older homes from the Fort Wolters years.
- Free on-site estimates in Parker, Hood and west Tarrant counties
- Written quote with foam type, thickness, R-value and price per space
- Roof, ductwork and moisture problems pointed out before we spray
Older Homes West of Weatherford
Spray foam insulation in Mineral Wells is mostly older-home work. Point2Homes' ACS figures show 22.1% of the city's homes were built in the 1960s, 15.9% in the 1950s and 12.5% before 1940. Wikipedia notes the city was named for mineral springs popular in the early 1900s, and that nearby Fort Wolters, which became the Army's Primary Helicopter Center in 1956, trained nearly every helicopter pilot who flew in Vietnam before closing in 1973. Mineral Wells is 51 miles west of Fort Worth, east of the Brazos River and Palo Pinto Mountains.
1950s and 1960s homes
These homes usually have shallow attic insulation and leaky ceilings. Air sealing plus blown-in to R-38 or more is the main job; dense-pack walls may follow.
Heat
Wikipedia's climate table for Mineral Wells lists a record high of 114F. Attic work pays back fast in this heat.
Owners and renters
About 59% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (Point2Homes).
Rentals and older homes
With about 41% of homes rented, landlords are a big part of our calls in Mineral Wells. Air sealing and a blown-in top-up in the attic are the most cost-effective improvements for older rentals, and they can usually be done in a day. Dense-pack walls can follow during a turnover.
What to Know in Mineral Wells
- Mid-century housing. About 22.1% of homes were built in the 1960s, 15.9% in the 1950s and 12.5% before 1940 (ACS via Point2Homes).
- Fort Wolters. Fort Wolters became the Army's Primary Helicopter Center in 1956 and was deactivated in 1973 (Wikipedia).
- Location. 51 miles west of Fort Worth, east of the Brazos River and Palo Pinto Mountains (Wikipedia).
- Climate Zone 3. Palo Pinto County is in Climate Zone 3.
Mineral Wells Questions
Do you serve Mineral Wells?
Yes. It is at the west end of our area, and we schedule visits there regularly.
What do 1950s and 1960s homes need most?
Air sealing at the ceiling and a deep blown-in top-up in the attic. Walls can follow if they are empty.
Can older walls be insulated without tearing them out?
Yes. Dense-pack cellulose goes in through small holes that are then plugged and patched.
Is Palo Pinto County in the same climate zone as Parker County?
Yes, both are in Climate Zone 3, where the code table lists R-38 for ceilings.
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