West of Traverse City
Spray Foam Insulation in Long Lake Township, MI
A township built around the county's largest inland lake.
- Free estimates after an on-site look
- Every area listed with material, thickness and R-value
- Roof leaks, wet framing and old wiring pointed out before we cover them
Homes Around Long Lake
Spray Foam Insulation in Long Lake Township is mostly about lake homes and newer houses west of Traverse City. The township was organized in January 1867 and became a charter township in 2022. It had 9,956 residents at the 2020 census, up from 8,662 in 2010.
The lake
Long Lake, the largest lake entirely within Grand Traverse County, lies mostly in the township and drains to Lake Michigan through the Platte River. Bass Lake is the second largest. About 5.5 of the township's 35.6 square miles are water.
Lake homes
Homes around Long Lake range from older cottages to large year-round houses. Cottages often sit on crawl spaces with little insulation and need the floor or crawl space sealed and insulated first. Year-round lake homes with walkouts need the rim and lower walls foamed.
Growth
The township grew about 15% between 2010 and 2020, and much of that is newer houses. Those homes usually need targeted work: rim joist foam, attic hatch sealing and bonus-room floors.
Zone 6
Grand Traverse County is in Climate Zone 6A. The Department of Energy recommends R-60 for an empty attic or R-49 added over existing insulation.
Older cottages turned year-round
Some cottages on Long Lake and Bass Lake have been added onto more than once, each addition with its own foundation, roof and attic. We trace every section and quote it separately, so you can fix the coldest rooms first. Additions over crawl spaces are usually where pipes freeze.
Call (231) 640-5435 or book a visit and we will look at your Long Lake home. Get a free estimate
What to Know in Long Lake Township
- Long Lake. The largest lake entirely within Grand Traverse County, draining to Lake Michigan via the Platte River (Wikipedia).
- Population. 9,956 residents in 2020, up from 8,662 in 2010 (Wikipedia).
- Water area. About 5.5 of 35.6 square miles are water (Wikipedia).
- Code zone. Grand Traverse County is in Climate Zone 6A (OpenEI).
Long Lake Township Questions
What does a Long Lake cottage usually need?
The crawl space or floor and rim first, then the attic.
Can you insulate a walkout lake home?
Yes. We foam the rim and the framed walls of the walkout and seal the attic.
Do newer homes need spray foam?
Usually only in targeted spots: rim joists and floors over garages.
When should a seasonal home be done?
When it is empty for at least a day after foam, per HomeGuide's 24-hour guidance.
Free Estimates in Long Lake Township, MI
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