Barry County seat
Spray Foam Insulation in Hastings, MI
A river city north of Battle Creek with a long history.
- Free estimates after we measure on site
- Each area priced with its material, depth and R-value
- Leaks, damp wood and old wiring pointed out before we insulate
A County Seat on the Thornapple
Spray Foam Insulation in Hastings covers older city homes and the farm buildings around Barry County. In 1836, three investors bought 480 acres along the Thornapple River and platted them into lots. Hastings became the Barry County seat in 1843, a village in 1855 and a city in 1871, and it remains the county's only city.
The river and the courthouse
The Thornapple River runs through the city from east to west. The Barry County Courthouse, built in 1893, is still in use, and many homes in town date from the decades around it. Older frame houses with shallow attics and empty walls are common.
Housing
The 2020 census counted 7,514 residents and 3,305 housing units, only 4.8% vacant. Population reached 6,500 by 1960 and changed little through 1990.
Weather
Wikipedia lists average annual precipitation of 39.59 inches for Hastings and a record low of -31F. Cold snaps like that are hard on bare rim joists and pipes in unheated crawl spaces.
What we usually do
We seal and insulate attics, foam rim joists and crawl space walls, and dense-pack walls. Farms around Hastings have pole barns and shops that benefit from closed-cell foam on the steel.
Homes near the river
Houses on the low ground along the Thornapple River can have damp basements and crawl spaces. We check for water and recommend drainage fixes first. Once the space is dry, closed-cell foam on the walls and rim keeps damp air off cold concrete and wood, which is what feeds musty smells and mold.
Call (269) 256-1613 or book a visit and we will look at your Hastings home. Get a free estimate
What to Know in Hastings
- History. Platted in 1836 on the Thornapple River; county seat from 1843, village in 1855 and city in 1871 (Wikipedia).
- Housing. 3,305 housing units at the 2020 census, 4.8% vacant; population 7,514 (Wikipedia).
- Climate. About 39.59 inches of precipitation a year and a record low of -31F (Wikipedia).
- Courthouse. The Barry County Courthouse, built in 1893, is still in use (Wikipedia).
Hastings Questions
Do you work in Barry County?
Yes, including Hastings and the farms around it.
How do I keep pipes from freezing in a crawl space?
Seal and insulate the crawl space walls and rim so the space stays near house temperature.
What does an older Hastings home usually need?
Attic sealing and depth, rim joist foam and dense-pack in empty walls.
Do you insulate pole barns near Hastings?
Yes, with closed-cell foam on the steel.
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