A small city surrounded by Omaha
Spray Foam Insulation in Ralston, NE
Older, modest houses on compact lots with decades-old insulation.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote with material, inches and R-value per area
- Leaks, moisture and old wiring checked before anything is covered
Houses From Ralston's Rebuilding Years
Spray Foam Insulation in Ralston deals with a compact city of older homes. Ralston covers about 1.65 square miles, surrounded on three sides by Omaha and by La Vista on the south. Its housing took shape after 1936, when the city restarted its growth by giving away 678 lots to people who would build homes on them. Much of what stands today dates from the decades that followed, along with some newer infill.
What we find in Ralston attics
Older homes here usually have one of three things in the attic: a thin layer of early blown-in material, old batts laid between the joists, or a mix of both that has been pushed around by electricians over the years. Very few are sealed at the ceiling plane. That is where we start: sealing top plates, chases and fixtures, then blowing new insulation to R-49.
Walls and rims
Many older Ralston houses have walls with little or no insulation. Dense-pack cellulose through small holes is the practical fix, and it also cuts drafts noticeably. In the basement, the rim joist is often the biggest single leak; closed-cell foam there is a fast, contained job.
Planted for shade
Ralston's Deerfield estate was planted with 40,000 walnut, catalpa and oak trees from J. Sterling Morton, the man behind Arbor Day,, and mature trees still shade many lots. Shade helps in July, but it also keeps roofs damp and attracts squirrels and other animals into attics. We check for animal damage before insulating and recommend removal where insulation is contaminated.
Get a free estimate or call (531) 217-5896 to book a visit in Ralston.
What to Know in Ralston
- 1936 lot giveaway. Ralston restarted its growth in 1936 by giving away 678 lots to people who would build homes on them.
- Enclosed city. Ralston is surrounded by Omaha on three sides and La Vista on the south, covering about 1.65 square miles.
- Planted estate. Dr. George Miller planted 40,000 walnut, catalpa and oak trees from J. Sterling Morton at his Deerfield estate.
Ralston Questions
Can you insulate the walls of my older Ralston house without tearing them out?
Yes. Dense-pack cellulose is blown through small holes drilled in each stud bay, which are then plugged and patched.
I hear animals in my attic. Should I insulate now?
Deal with the animals and entry points first. Contaminated insulation should be removed, and then the attic can be sealed and reinsulated.
How long does an attic job take in a small Ralston house?
Sealing and blowing a typical small attic is usually done in a day.
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