On the east slope of the Sandia Mountains
Spray Foam Insulation in Cedar Crest, NM
Wooded mountain homes nearly 1,500 feet above the Sunport.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote naming foam type, thickness and R-value for each area
- Roof, attic and duct problems pointed out before anything gets covered
Insulating at 6,800 Feet
Spray Foam Insulation in Cedar Crest is about holding heat through mountain winters. The community sits at about 6,779 feet along the eastern base of the Sandia Mountains, nearly 1,500 feet higher than the Albuquerque Sunport, with Tijeras bordering it to the south. Houses here sit on wooded, sloped lots, and the weather is noticeably cooler than in the valley below.
A small, spread-out community
Cedar Crest had 933 residents at the 2020 census. At the 2000 census, Wikipedia counts 501 housing units. Homes on sloped mountain lots often have vaulted ceilings and walkout lower levels on the downhill side, which shape how we insulate them.
Common problem areas
Vaulted ceilings with too little insulation, cold floors over crawl spaces or garages, and walkout basement walls are common trouble spots in homes like these. Closed-cell foam fits tight spaces under roof decks and on foundation walls, where it also resists moisture from snowmelt. Open attics can be sealed and filled with blown-in insulation for less.
Code and recommendations
Cedar Crest is in Bernalillo County, Climate Zone 4B on OpenEI's list. New Mexico's 2021 residential code sets R-49 for ceilings in zones 4 and 5, and DOE recommends R-60 for an empty attic. At this altitude, reaching those numbers pays off on the coldest nights.
Planning around weather
Foam needs the surface and the material within a working temperature range, and mountain roads can be slow in snow. We schedule unheated spaces for milder stretches and keep heated interior work going year round.
Call us to look at your Cedar Crest home. We will check the ceilings, floors and walls and send a written quote. Get a free estimate
What to Know in Cedar Crest
- Elevation. Cedar Crest sits at about 6,779 feet along the eastern base of the Sandia Mountains (Wikipedia).
- Population and housing. 933 residents at the 2020 census; 501 housing units at the 2000 census (Wikipedia).
- Code. Bernalillo County is in IECC Climate Zone 4B (OpenEI); New Mexico's 2021 residential code sets R-49 for ceilings in zones 4 and 5.
Cedar Crest Questions
What is the best way to insulate a vaulted ceiling in Cedar Crest?
If there is no attic above, closed-cell foam under the roof deck fits the most R-value into the space. If the roof is being replaced, insulation can go on top instead. We look first.
Can you insulate a walkout basement?
Yes. Closed-cell foam on the foundation walls and rim joist insulates and resists moisture. We check for water problems before covering anything.
Do you work in winter up here?
Inside heated spaces, yes. Cold crawl spaces and unheated buildings are scheduled for milder days or warmed first.
Is there a rebate for East Mountain homes?
New Mexico Gas Company lists insulation rebates for its customers. If your home uses propane or another fuel, those may not apply, so check with your utility.
Free Estimates in Cedar Crest, NM
Cedar Crest homeowners: request a free estimate.
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