Mt. Pleasant’s homes have a median build year of 1962, and the city has 8,591 housing units, nearly two-thirds of them rentals. Many of those homes still have the thin attic insulation they were built with, or blown insulation that has settled over the decades. Energy Plus Home Improvements is based in Riverdale, about 16 miles south, and Mt. Pleasant is one of our busiest insulation markets. We air seal the attic floor on our Better, Best and Premier packages, install baffles at the eaves, blow in cellulose to the depth your package calls for, and foam rim joists and crawlspaces where they need it. Every installation is backed by the EP Protection Plan™.
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The U.S. Department of Energy recommends R-49 to R-60 for attics in Michigan’s climate. Many Mt. Pleasant homes built in the 1950s and 1960s have only a few inches of insulation, often packed down or uneven. We measure the existing depth, check for gaps around lights, chimneys and the attic hatch, and show you how far the attic is from the recommended level before you choose a package.
Warm, moist air leaking into the attic is what drives ice dams and frost on the roof deck. Before we add insulation, we seal top plates, plumbing and wiring penetrations and the attic hatch. Baffles at the eaves keep the soffit vents open, so the roof deck stays cold and dry, which is why projects like West Grand Avenue and West Broomfield Road include them.
We also install EP RetroCore™ wall insulation, EP FoamCore™ open- and closed-cell spray foam, and EP CrawlGuard™ crawlspace encapsulation. Final pricing is confirmed after we measure the attic.
With so many rentals near Central Michigan University, insulation is often the most cost-effective way for owners to cut heating complaints and winter energy bills. We work with owner-occupants and rental property owners alike and schedule attic work so tenants are disturbed as little as possible.
Inside the city limits, insulation work falls under the City of Mt. Pleasant Building Safety department; homes in Union, Chippewa and other surrounding townships are handled through Isabella County Community Development. We confirm what your address requires and pull the permit when one is needed.
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Mt. Pleasant is the Isabella County seat and became a city in 1889. Central Michigan University traces its start to 1890, when W.A. Jordan opened Mount Pleasant Business College, renamed Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute in 1892. The Chippewa River runs through the city, and Mt. Pleasant is home to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation, with part of the city inside the Isabella Indian Reservation.
Housing ranges from older homes near downtown and campus to postwar neighborhoods and newer subdivisions in Union Township. Each estimate states the attic depth and air leaks we found, the package we recommend, and anything we cannot confirm until we are in the attic.
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Insulation and air sealing are your home’s barrier against Michigan’s harsh climate.
Drafty attics and walls make your home uncomfortable and expensive to heat
Poor insulation leads to moisture problems and mold risk
Gaps in the attic floor and walls let heated and cooled air escape
An under-insulated attic makes upstairs rooms unbearable in summer
Measure attic insulation depth, check walls and the crawlspace, and find the air leaks that cost you the most.
Choose the EP ComfortCore™, EP RetroCore™, EP FoamCore™ or EP CrawlGuard™ package that fits your home and budget.
Air sealing first, then baffles at the eaves and insulation installed to the depth your package calls for.
Full cleanup and a final depth and coverage check in every area we insulate.
EP Protection Plan™ activated. Insulation depth and R-value documentation provided.
Choose the package that fits your budget and goals. Every tier includes professional installation and our EP Protection Plan™ warranty.
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Starter attic insulation upgrade
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Insulation plus basic air sealing
Best
Most recommended for best overall value
Maximum attic system
Not sure which tier is right for you? Our consultation will help you choose.
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Our Mt. Pleasant insulation projects include about 1,200 square feet of attic blown to 12 inches of cellulose, with 40 vent baffles, on West Grand Avenue alongside new windows; 900 square feet of attic at 10 inches plus R-15 fiberglass in finished areas on Weiferich Meadows Drive; a 2,463-square-foot attic with 50 vent baffles on West Broomfield Road; and 168 linear feet of rim joist spray foam on Ogemaw Drive. Every job starts with a depth check and air-leak inspection and ends with a final coverage check and full cleanup.
A public university whose roots go back to 1890 in Mt. Pleasant.
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Building permits and inspections for homes in the surrounding townships.
Answers to the questions we hear most often about insulation projects.
The Department of Energy recommends R-49 to R-60 for Michigan attics. Our EP ComfortCore™ 16 package brings the attic to about R-49, and EP ComfortCore™ 20 to about R-60 or more. We measure your current depth first so you know how far you are from the target.
Yes, on our Better, Best and Premier attic packages. Sealing top plates, penetrations and the attic hatch keeps warm, moist air out of the attic, which is what prevents ice dams and frost. Insulation alone does not stop air leaks.
Yes. Attic insulation is installed from inside the attic, usually through the attic hatch, so the work has little effect on living space. We coordinate access with owners and tenants ahead of time.
The rim joist is the band of framing where the floor meets the foundation, and it is one of the leakiest spots in a basement. Closed-cell spray foam seals and insulates it in one step, as on our Ogemaw Drive project.
It depends on the scope and where the home is. Inside the city, check with the City of Mt. Pleasant Building Safety department; township homes go through Isabella County Community Development. We confirm the requirement for your address and pull the permit when one is needed.
Our team is happy to answer any questions about your insulation project. Reach out anytime we’re here to help.
Pair new insulation with energy-efficient windows
Protect your attic with a sound roof
Seal and insulate your crawlspace
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