On Salt Creek, off I-80
Spray Foam Insulation in Ashland, NE
A Saunders County town that grew by a quarter in ten years, with older homes near the creek and newer ones on the hills.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote with material, thickness and R-value for each area
- Air leaks and moisture checked before anything gets covered
A Ford on Salt Creek Turned Commuter Town
Spray Foam Insulation in Ashland serves a Saunders County town about 30 minutes from both Lincoln and Omaha. Ashland was established in 1870 at a low-water limestone ledge on Salt Creek, a natural crossing for wagon trains, and named after Henry Clay's estate. Its population went from 2,453 in 2010 to 3,086 in 2020.
Housing
Ashland had 1,060 housing units in 2010. The 2020 census put overall vacancy at 9.4%, with homeowner vacancy at just 3.2%. The town's mix runs from older houses in the original town near the creek to newer homes built as commuters arrived.
Older homes
Houses in Ashland's older blocks typically need the full set: attic air sealing and blown-in insulation, wall insulation where the cavities are empty and closed-cell foam on the rim joist. Homes on low ground near the creek should be checked for basement moisture first.
Newer homes
Newer Ashland houses are built to Nebraska's 2018 IECC, which includes R-49 ceilings and a blower door limit of 3 ACH50. They still have weak spots. Bonus rooms over garages, rooms over porches and finished basements are where we usually find the problems.
Financing
Nebraska's Dollar and Energy Saving Loans program covers wall and ceiling insulation and air sealing. Terms run up to 15 years on building improvements, and no work can start until the lender confirms the state's funding commitment.
What a visit covers
On an Ashland visit we go into the attic, measure the existing depth and look for the open chases, light boxes and wall tops that leak air. In the basement we check the rim joist and the foundation walls for dampness, which matters more on the lower ground near the creek. If you have a shop or detached garage, we measure that too. You get a written quote with each area listed separately, so you can choose what to do now and what to leave for later.
Get a free estimate or call (402) 795-8689 for an Ashland estimate.
What to Know in Ashland
- Salt Creek crossing. Ashland was established in 1870 at a limestone ledge on Salt Creek, a ford used by wagon trains.
- Growing population. Ashland grew from 2,453 residents in 2010 to 3,086 in 2020; it had 1,060 housing units in 2010.
- Low homeowner vacancy. In 2020 Ashland's overall vacancy was 9.4%, with homeowner vacancy at 3.2% and rental vacancy at 6.5%.
Ashland Questions
My Ashland home is near Salt Creek. Is spray foam safe in my basement?
Closed-cell foam handles some moisture, but it does not stop water coming through a wall. We check for signs of water first and tell you if that needs fixing before we insulate.
Do you work in Ashland even though it is between Lincoln and Omaha?
Yes. Ashland is part of our regular area.
What is the most common job in newer Ashland homes?
Bonus rooms and rim joists. Those two areas cause most comfort complaints in newer houses.
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