Polk County's oldest city
Spray Foam Insulation in Fort Meade, FL
More than 300 homes on the National Register.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote with material, depth and R-value for each area
- Roof leaks, pests and wiring checked before anything is covered
Insulating Historic Fort Meade Homes
Spray Foam Insulation in Fort Meade means working on some of the oldest homes in the county. Fort Meade dates to 1849, when it was established on a military road from Tampa to Fort Pierce, making it Polk County's oldest city. Union forces burned the town in 1864, but it was rebuilt, and today it has over 300 homes on the National Register of Historic Places, a handful dating to the late 1800s. Christ Church, built in 1889, stands in the historic district.
Restoring older homes
Many of Fort Meade's historic homes are being bought and restored. Older wood-frame homes like these were built to let air move through them. Insulating them well means sealing and insulating the attic, using dense-pack in frame walls where it fits, and closed-cell foam under raised floors, while letting old wood and plaster stay dry.
What we avoid
In historic houses, we avoid foam where it could trap moisture against old wood that needs to dry. We favor attic work, sealing and dense-pack, with foam limited to places where it clearly helps.
Housing and vacancy
The 2020 census counted 5,100 residents and 2,467 housing units, 22.6% vacant. A vacant house that is being restored is often the best time to insulate, since walls and floors may already be open.
Code targets
Polk County is in climate zone 2A, with R-38 ceilings listed in Florida's 8th Edition energy code for new homes.
Get a free estimate or call (863) 341-8561 to book a visit in Fort Meade.
What to Know in Fort Meade
- Oldest city. Fort Meade dates to 1849 and is the oldest city in Polk County; it was burned by Union forces in 1864.
- Historic homes. Fort Meade has over 300 homes on the National Register of Historic Places, a handful from the late 1800s.
- Housing. The 2020 census counted 5,100 residents and 2,467 housing units, 22.6% vacant.
Fort Meade Questions
Is spray foam safe in a historic Fort Meade home?
In the right spots, like under raised floors. In walls and against old wood that needs to dry, we usually recommend dense-pack and sealing instead.
We are restoring an old house. When should insulation go in?
While walls and floors are open, after any wiring and plumbing work and before finishes.
Do you serve Fort Meade?
Yes, it is in our Polk County service area.
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