In Tijeras Canyon, east of Albuquerque
Spray Foam Insulation in Tijeras, NM
Canyon homes nearly 1,100 feet above the city, with colder nights and more wind.
- 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
Above the City, in the Canyon
Spray Foam Insulation in Tijeras means houses in a different climate from the city they look back toward. The village sits at about 6,382 feet in Tijeras Canyon, around 16 miles east of Albuquerque on I-40 and old Route 66, and roughly 1,000 feet higher than the Albuquerque Sunport. Winter nights are colder, snow is more likely to stick, and wind funnels through the canyon.
A small village, a wider area
Tijeras itself is small, with 465 residents at the 2020 census, but it anchors a scattered area of homes along the canyon and the roads leading north and south. Houses here are often on wooded or sloped lots, and many have been added onto over time, so one roof can cover several eras of construction.
Where these houses lose heat
Floors over crawl spaces, vaulted ceilings, and additions built at different times are common trouble spots. Air leaking through the ceiling and around old windows lets warm air escape on cold nights. Sealing the ceiling, insulating the roofline or attic, and closing up a cold crawl space are usually the first priorities.
Code zone
Tijeras is in Bernalillo County, which OpenEI lists in Climate Zone 4B, even though its altitude makes it feel colder than the city. DOE's attic recommendation is R-60 for an empty attic in zone 4, and R-19 for an uninsulated floor. We size to the conditions you actually live with.
Outbuildings
Garages, workshops and storage buildings are common on East Mountain lots. Foam on a steel roof keeps snow-melt condensation from dripping and holds some heat in a shop.
Call us to set up a visit in Tijeras or along the canyon. We will look and put the price in writing. Get a free estimate
What to Know in Tijeras
- Elevation and location. Tijeras sits at about 6,382 feet in Tijeras Canyon, roughly 16 miles east of Albuquerque on I-40 and Route 66 (Wikipedia).
- Population. The village had 465 residents in 2020; the 2000 census counted 210 housing units (Wikipedia).
- Code zone. Bernalillo County is in IECC Climate Zone 4B (OpenEI); DOE recommends R-60 for an empty attic and R-19 for an uninsulated floor in zone 4.
Tijeras Questions
Is it worth insulating the floor over a crawl space in Tijeras?
Often yes. Cold floors are a common East Mountain complaint. We look at whether to insulate the floor or seal and insulate the crawl space walls.
Can you spray foam in winter in the mountains?
Inside heated spaces, yes. For cold crawl spaces, attics or unheated buildings, the foam and surface must be within a working temperature range, so we plan heat or pick milder days.
Do you work on log or cabin homes?
Yes, on rooflines, floors and frame additions. Log walls themselves are a different job; we tell you what makes sense.
Is Tijeras in a different code zone from Albuquerque?
No, both are in Bernalillo County, listed in Zone 4B. The higher elevation means colder nights, which we take into account.
Free Estimates in Tijeras, NM
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