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Spray Foam Insulation in Somers, Montana

Somers sits at the north end of Flathead Lake, and it carries a history most of the valley's towns do not. It was built as a company mill town, and a portion of the housing stock dates to that period, which makes it one of the few places around here where we are regularly working on genuinely old buildings rather than mid-century or newer ones.

From older homes that need careful insulation upgrades to newer construction near the lake, the right approach starts with understanding the building itself.

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Insulation installation for a Somers Montana home — Insulation solutions for homes in the Somers area

HISTORIC HOMES

Old Houses Have Specific Problems

Start With the Building

Older homes often need air sealing and insulation improvements before adding more material can deliver the results homeowners expect.

A home built in the mill-town era was constructed before insulation was a design consideration at all. What is in the walls now was added later, by somebody, at some point, and it is frequently not what anybody would specify today.

The pattern we find repeatedly in older Somers homes includes attics carrying a fraction of current recommendations, with depth that thins to nothing at the eaves; completely uninsulated rim joists and sill plates where the framing meets the foundation; balloon framing that provides an uninterrupted air path from the basement to the attic; and batt insulation added in the 1970s or 1980s that has since sagged, compressed or been damaged.

The air leakage in a house like that is usually a larger share of the heat loss than the missing R-value is, which is why we lead with air sealing rather than with adding depth. Adding insulation over an unsealed ceiling plane gives back much of the potential improvement.

NORTH FLATHEAD LAKE

The Newer Half of Town

Somers also has newer construction, including homes on and near the water at the lake's north shore, and that work looks like the rest of the valley. These projects call for a different evaluation than an older mill-town house.

For newer construction, the wall and ceiling assemblies need to be considered together. Depending on the project, options include a hybrid foam assembly or batt insulation paired with continuous exterior rigid board to help reach the required wall performance while addressing air leakage at the framing.

Lake proximity brings the same moisture and wind considerations that apply in Lakeside, with crawl spaces deserving particular attention. The right assembly depends on the construction details and the condition of the building.

Insulation work inside a residential building — Insulation installation and building-envelope improvements

A PRACTICAL APPROACH

How We Approach an Older Somers Home

We start in the attic and the basement, because those two are where the stack effect enters and exits. We seal the ceiling-plane penetrations first, then bring insulation to full depth, including the perimeter, and address the rim joists with closed cell foam.

Where a crawl space is making floors cold, encapsulation brings the space inside the building envelope and can produce a noticeable difference in comfort.

Wall cavities in an old house are the last thing we address rather than the first, because they are the most disruptive to access and frequently deliver less improvement than the two ends of the building do.

Address Air Leakage First

A building assessment helps identify where insulation is missing or damaged, where air is escaping, and which improvements make the most sense for the home.

WHAT WE DO

Insulation Services in Somers

From older homes that need targeted improvements to newer properties near Flathead Lake, we help identify the right insulation approach for your building.

Air Sealing Services

Address unwanted air leakage through ceiling planes, framing transitions and other parts of the building envelope.

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Attic Insulation & Blow-In

Improve attic insulation depth and address gaps around the eaves and other areas where heat can escape.

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Crawl Space Encapsulation

Address cold floors and crawl-space conditions as part of a more complete building-envelope improvement.

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Insulation Removal

Remove old insulation where material is damaged or contaminated before planning the replacement assembly.

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Closed Cell Spray Foam

Target rim joists and foundation areas where air sealing and insulation are important parts of the overall assembly.

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Foundation Insulation

Evaluate foundation walls, sill plates and rim joists as part of an integrated insulation and air-sealing plan.

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A Local Company, Not a Call Center

We are family owned, our crews are our own people rather than subcontracted labor, and we have been working in this valley for more than fifteen years.

When you call (406) 580-8522, someone here picks up.

Real people. Real local service. Call us today to speak directly with our Flathead Valley team.

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Whether you're improving an older home or planning insulation for a newer property near Flathead Lake, talk with our local team about your building and your goals.

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Spray Foam Insulation in Somers, Montana