Pizza capital, nor'easter country
Spray Foam Insulation in Old Forge, PA
Older homes that have weathered big storms.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote with material, thickness and R-value for each area
- Wiring, chimneys and vermiculite checked before anything is covered
Ready for the Next Nor'easter
Spray Foam Insulation in Old Forge serves a borough of older houses that has weathered some big storms. The Blizzard of 1993 dropped about 21 inches of snow on Old Forge, and Winter Storm Stella brought 23 inches on March 13 and 14, 2017, one of the largest in the borough's history. The 2020 census counted 8,524 residents.
Mining and mills
Old Forge Borough was incorporated on May 2, 1899. Its main industry in the early 1900s was anthracite mining, plus silk throwing. A major strike dropped the population to 12,661 by 1930, and the Knox Mine disaster in 1959 ended mining in the area. Textiles and later manufacturing filled some of the gap.
Older houses
Most homes date from those mining and mill years. They usually need attic sealing, wall-top blocking, cellulose to depth, dense-pack walls and sill and rim foam.
Snow and ice dams
Heavy snow on a roof over a leaky attic is the recipe for ice dams. Sealing the attic floor is the first fix. With snowfall like Old Forge sees, it is worth doing before winter.
Mine water
Wikipedia notes that acid mine drainage into the Lackawanna River from a borehole in Old Forge is the largest point source of pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The old mine pool beneath the valley is one reason we always check basements for dampness before insulating below grade.
Code and zone
Pennsylvania's 2021 UCC took effect January 1, 2026. Lackawanna County is in PHRC's Central zone and OpenEI's Zone 5A.
Costs
HomeGuide lists an average attic job at $1,000 to $2,700 and rim joist foam at $2,000 to $2,500. Your written estimate is the price.
A typical Old Forge job
For an older Old Forge house, a common plan is: block the wall tops from the attic, seal the attic floor, blow cellulose to depth, dense-pack the walls and foam the sill and rim. For ice dam problems, the attic sealing is the most important part.
Rebate
If PPL serves your home, its rebate form lists insulation at 75% of cost, up to $500 or $200 depending on heating type. Get a free estimate
Old Forge Facts
- Big storms. The Blizzard of 1993 brought about 21 inches, and Winter Storm Stella brought 23 inches on March 13-14, 2017.
- Incorporated 1899. Old Forge Borough was incorporated on May 2, 1899, and had 8,524 residents in 2020.
- Mine drainage. A borehole in Old Forge is the largest point source of pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
- Mining era. Anthracite mining and silk throwing were the main industries in the early 1900s.
Old Forge Questions
Will insulation help with ice dams?
Air sealing the attic floor is the main fix, with insulation to depth.
Is it too late to insulate before winter?
Heated spaces can be done any time. Attics are fine in most weather.
How long does it take?
One to three days depending on scope.
Do you check basements for moisture?
Always, before insulating below grade.
Do you work on houses with porches that get ice dams?
Yes, porch roofs over leaky ceilings are a common ice dam spot. We seal and insulate them.
Free Estimates in Old Forge, PA
Old Forge homeowners: request a free estimate.
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