Crawl Space Insulation Services

Reliable Crawl Space Insulation in Southeast Michigan

Improve your home’s air quality and prevent moisture or mold damage with the help of the crawl space insulation experts at Blanket Insulation Services. We utilize the newest and latest technology and techniques to help keep your home warm and energy efficient.

Crawl space insulation is a crucial and often overlooked facet of home energy efficiency and comfort. The crawl space plays a key role in both of these aspects. On top of selecting the correct type of insulation and using the proper amount, it is imperative that the insulation is installed correctly.

Since the crawl space is a uniquely moist environment, the insulation used needs to have the ability to handle these conditions. The specialists at Blanket Insulation Services can help you by examining the crawl space and sealing any air leaks, then installing superior quality insulation to increase your home’s comfort and promote better energy efficiency. Request a free estimate today to get started with our expert crawl space insulation services.

Important Information About Crawl Space Insulation

Crawl Space Insulation Problem Warning Signs

• Cold floors above the crawl space during the winter
• The heat needs to run continuously to maintain comfort in the rooms above the crawl space during cold temperatures
• Mice or other pests have nested in the insulation between the joists in the crawl space
• Fiberglass batt insulation has deteriorated or fallen out of place
• There's obvious mold growth or a moldy aroma.
• Constant dampness in the crawl space

Many Crawl Spaces Have the Wrong Insulation

Crawl spaces, especially those with dirt floors or moisture problems, are wet in summer and cold in winter. Crawl space wall and floor insulation can solve all that!

The traditional way to insulate a crawl space involves the installation of fiberglass batts between the joists and vents at either end so that outside air would be able to circulate below the home.

However, fiberglass insulation isn’t designed to hold up under the wet conditions typically found in the crawl space. Since it behaves almost like cotton, it will absorb moisture and get soggy, then compress and lose most of its R-value. The fiberglass batts in a crawl space normally find their way to the floor in a soggy pile. The only advantage of fiberglass batts is their inexpensive cost, which is null and void when the material no longer functions as intended.

Benefits of Spray Foam Crawl Space Insulation

• Stable and reliable: Unlike fiberglass insulation, spray foam won’t compress, fall out of place, or lose its R-value over time. It’s definitely a “once-and-done” improvement
• Effective air sealing: Spray foam stops air leaks that can waste energy. Fiberglass insulation can’t stop air movement
• Moisture-proof: Spray foam won’t absorb moisture or be damaged by it
• Unfriendly to mold: Mold can’t take hold on spray foam because it contains no organic food source and doesn’t hold moisture
• Better ductwork performance: Ducts located in the crawl space benefit from spray foam installed against crawl space walls

The Best Crawl Space Insulation Solution

Blanket Insulation Services typically insulates crawl space walls with spray foam insulation. This brings the crawl space inside the building envelope, which improves overall home energy performance. This will also help make rooms above the crawl space more comfortable and can help lower heating and cooling bills.

While spray foam insulation is more expensive than fiberglass options, it’s more cost-effective when you consider the benefits of never having to clean up or re-insulate an area suffering from damaged or ineffective insulation. Spray foam boasts the same effectiveness 15 years from now as it does on the first day.

At Blanket Insulation Services, we also offer a comprehensive home energy audit, which we use to fully diagnose the causes of your home's energy issues. Contact us today to get started!

Crawl Space Winterization

Improve Your Home’s Comfort, Lower Heating Costs, and Prevent Frozen Pipes

Avoid the common crawl space mistake of fiberglass batt insulation installed between joists that won't provide adequate or long-lasting protection against frozen pipes or cold floors. At Blanket Insulation Services, we specialize in solutions for winterizing your crawl space to help prevent cold floors, high heating costs, and frozen pipes.

We are the trusted experts for winterizing crawl spaces in southeast Michigan. Contact us for a free estimate! We will perform a thorough inspection of your crawl space and seal all air leaks. We install high-performance crawl space insulation to help improve your home's comfort and energy efficiency year-round.



• Insulating and air sealing the rim joists: Left untreated, this thin layer of framing will allow heat to escape and frigid outside air to infiltrate. A professionally installed foam insulation upgrade eliminates these problems
• Insulating crawl space walls with rigid foam: Many crawl spaces have fiberglass batt insulation installed between floor joists. Unfortunately, fiberglass insulation doesn’t perform well in crawl space environments. That's why we insulate crawl space walls with SilverGlo™ rigid foam insulation. This high-performance rigid foam is immune to moisture damage and won’t lose its R-value or fall out of place once installed
• Insulating crawl space floors: For greater comfort and energy savings, we can insulate a dirt crawl space floor with TerraBlock™ rigid foam insulation. While not as important as insulating your crawl space walls, adding foam board insulation to the floor can reduce heat loss in the wintertime.

Professional Floor Insulation Installation

Installation Services From Blanket Insulation Services

If you’re tired of waking up to cold floors, Blanket Insulation Services can help. We specialize in floor insulation installations and upgrades that'll help improve the overall comfort of your home!

Ground-level floors may get too cold in the winter if the spaces beneath them are cold. Existing insulation, if there even is any, is often inadequate or improperly installed beneath the floor boards. Floor surfaces cool as the heat they contain is literally sucked away. Drafts cool floors too.

As heated air escapes from the upper levels of your home, cold air is drawn in through cracks around lower-level windows and doors, from below the floor, and from outdoors. Cold air is heavier than warm air, so it tends to hug the floor and cool its surface.

Insulating the floors in your home will reduce drafts and help you save each year on energy costs. Blanket Insulation Services is your local home insulation company, providing our professional floor insulation services to local homeowners throughout southeast Michigan. Contact us today to get started on living comfortably at home!

Warm Cold Floors Above Garages, Balconies, and Porches

Ground-level floors aren’t the only ones that can get cold. Rooms built above garages are notorious for having cold floors due to lack of insulation, and so are any floors that are cantilevered or overhang the foundation perimeter.

Balconies, bow and bay windows, and bump-outs are all examples of cantilevered spaces. Their floors are especially prone to air leaks because of ill-fitting soffits, or boards used to seal under the overhang, combined with direct exposure to wind. Blanket Insulation Services has detailed solutions for each and every situation.

We will specify the most appropriate insulation solution based on your home’s construction and your budget. Start saving energy and money today with an insulation upgrade. Contact us for an insulation estimate or a home energy audit!