Spray Foam Insulation in Texarkana, TX

Spray Foam Insulation in Texarkana, Texas means working in a humid climate on homes of every age. The city was established on December 8, 1873, and the Red River Bridge opened on March 20, 1874. The 2020 census counted 36,193 residents and 16,270 housing units, with 11.4 percent vacant. Its 1991-2020 normals list a July average high of 93.3F, a January average low of 33.1F and about 52.41 inches of precipitation a year.

Humidity is the main challenge

With that much rain and long, sticky summers, moisture shapes most of what we do here. Crawl spaces stay damp, attic air is humid, and older homes leak that air into the living space. Sealing the attic floor and dealing with the crawl space usually make the biggest difference in how a house feels.

Homes of every era

Texarkana's housing runs from older frame homes near downtown and State Line Avenue to postwar homes and newer subdivisions. Older homes usually have thin attic insulation and crawl spaces with failing batts or none at all. Newer homes have better starting points but still have gaps at hatches, recessed lights, bonus rooms and garage ceilings.

Storms

On May 22, 2008, a microburst with winds up to 100 mph hit Stateline Avenue and nearby neighborhoods. Roof damage from storms like that can leave attic insulation wet. If your home had roof repairs, it is worth checking what is in the attic.

Code

Bowie County is in Climate Zone 3A on OpenEI's list. Texas uses the 2015 IRC energy chapter statewide, with R-38 ceilings, R-20 or R-13 plus R-5 walls and R-19 floors in Zone 3. ENERGY STAR suggests R-49 for a bare existing attic.

Utility help

If SWEPCO is your utility, its weatherization page lists insulation and caulking and weatherstripping through approved Texas contractors, with no-cost help for income-qualified households. Check the current program first.

State Line Avenue

Stateline Avenue runs right down the border, and homes on the Texas side are subject to the Texas code and the City of Texarkana, Texas permit office. If you are planning a remodel or addition, insulation is inspected before drywall. We work around your contractor's schedule.

Lake Wright Patman

A waterspout tornado formed over Lake Wright Patman on May 16, 2020. The lake south of town adds to the area's humidity, and homes closer to it often see damper crawl spaces.

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