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Case studies and walk-throughs from spray foam insulation jobs across Greater Columbus. Specific addresses anonymized; specific numbers preserved.
Comparison · 5 min read
Columbus attic foam versus blown cellulose 2026: when each is the right choice
For Greater Columbus and Central Ohio homeowners weighing an attic insulation upgrade in 2026, closed-cell spray foam, open-cell spray foam, and blown cellulose are the three real options. Here is the decision framework that drives most of our quote conversations.
Published August 1, 2026
How-to · 5 min read
Columbus summer humidity and ERV runtime for post-foam homes: what we recommend
Columbus July and August dew points sit in the mid-to-high 60s for stretches at a time, and tight post-foam homes can develop indoor humidity problems if the ERV is not running enough hours per day. Here is the runtime guidance for typical Greater Columbus and Central Ohio foam-tightened homes.
Published July 18, 2026
How-to · 4 min read
Spray foam rebates and incentives in Columbus: what is available in 2026
The federal Section 25C insulation tax credit ended December 31, 2025. Here is what Columbus homeowners completing foam projects in 2026 should ask their CPA about, and how to keep the closeout paperwork in case future programs reinstate similar credits.
Published June 27, 2026
Case study · 5 min read
A Sunbury metal-roof pole barn converted to a year-round workshop with closed-cell foam
A 2010 Sunbury pole barn used as cold storage was converted to a heated and cooled workshop. Closed-cell foam on the metal roof and walls eliminated condensation and made the space useful year-round. Here is the install and the heating system pairing.
Published June 20, 2026 · Sunbury
Case study · 5 min read
An Upper Arlington bonus room over the garage: thermal imaging guided foam package
A 1995 Upper Arlington home had a bonus room above the garage that ran 14°F colder than the rest of the house in winter. Thermal imaging during the estimate identified four heat-loss surfaces. Closed-cell foam on each surface fixed it.
Published June 13, 2026 · Upper Arlington
Case study · 5 min read
A New Albany new-construction custom home: foam during framing for ~3% of total build cost
A 4,800 sqft New Albany custom build specd whole-home closed-cell foam during framing. Total foam cost was $35,400 against a $1.2M build, roughly 3% of total cost. Here is the install sequence and what got measured at completion.
Published June 6, 2026 · New Albany
Case study · 5 min read
A Hilliard crawl space encapsulation with closed-cell foam: combined moisture and thermal upgrade
A 1998 Hilliard home had musty floors and chronic crawl-space humidity. The fix was crawl-space encapsulation paired with closed-cell foam at the perimeter walls. Here is the install and 18-month follow-up.
Published May 30, 2026 · Hilliard
Case study · 5 min read
A Westerville cathedral ceiling: unvented hot-roof retrofit with closed-cell foam
A 1992 Westerville home with a cathedral living room ceiling had ice damming every winter and condensation problems every summer. The fix was an unvented hot-roof assembly with 7 inches of closed-cell foam at the roof deck.
Published May 23, 2026 · Westerville
Case study · 5 min read
A Dublin whole-home foam package with energy-recovery ventilator pairing
A 2007 Dublin home got a whole-home foam package and an energy-recovery ventilator together as a single project. Without the ventilator, the post-foam tightness would have triggered indoor air quality issues.
Published May 16, 2026 · Dublin
Case study · 5 min read
A German Village 1915 plaster-wall home: drill-and-fill foam without losing original character
A 1915 German Village brick home with original plaster walls had R-1 wall cavities and an owner who wanted to keep the plaster intact. Drill-and-fill closed-cell foam delivered R-21 walls and invisible patch work.
Published May 9, 2026 · Bexley
Case study · 6 min read
A Worthington Tudor that ran 18°F colder upstairs (and the foam package that fixed it)
A 1928 Tudor in Worthington had a perpetually cold second floor. Thermal imaging showed why. The fix was a hybrid foam package across roof deck, knee walls, and rim joist. Pre and post numbers, and what changed in the homeowners utility bill.
Published May 8, 2026 · Worthington
Comparison · 4 min read
Pole barn condensation in Plain City: closed-cell vs vented
A 36x60 metal pole barn in Plain City was raining indoors every cold morning. The homeowner had to choose between adding ridge ventilation, spraying closed-cell foam to the underside of the roof, or both. Here is the analysis and the result.
Published May 7, 2026 · Plain City
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