Crawford County seat on the Au Sable
Spray Foam Insulation in Grayling, MI
A lumber-era town with river cabins all around.
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A Lumber Town on the Au Sable
Spray Foam Insulation in Grayling serves the only incorporated community in Crawford County. Grayling grew in the lumber era because of its access to the Au Sable and Manistee rivers and the forest around it; logs were floated downriver to the lakes. The town was platted by the railroad as Crawford and renamed for the grayling fish once abundant in the Au Sable. It was founded in 1872.
Housing
The 2020 census counted 1,867 residents and 891 housing units in Grayling, 14.1% vacant. Homes in town are often older, on basements or crawl spaces. Around the city, river cabins and seasonal homes line the Au Sable and the nearby lakes.
River cabins
Cabins along the Au Sable were often built for summer fishing and canoe trips. Using one in winter means sealing the floor or crawl space, insulating the ceiling and protecting the plumbing. Closed-cell foam on crawl walls and under vaulted ceilings is common.
Crossroads location
Grayling sits at the junction of I-75, US 127, M-72 and M-93, in the middle of northern Michigan. It is a straight run down I-75 from Gaylord and a regular stop for us.
Climate
Crawford County is in Climate Zone 6A on OpenEI's list. ENERGY STAR recommends R-60 for uninsulated attics and R-30 for floors over unheated space.
Fishing and canoe country
Grayling has hosted the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon every July since 1947, and many cabins near the river are used by visitors in summer. Owners who want to use them in fall and winter usually start with the floor and the ceiling.
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What to Know in Grayling
- County seat. Grayling is the county seat and the only incorporated community in Crawford County (Wikipedia).
- Lumber era. Access to the Au Sable and Manistee rivers made Grayling important in the lumber era; logs were floated downriver.
- Housing. The 2020 census counted 1,867 residents and 891 housing units in Grayling, 14.1% vacant.
- Climate zone. OpenEI lists Crawford County in Climate Zone 6A.
Grayling Questions
Can you insulate a river cabin for winter?
Yes. Floors, ceilings and walls are planned around winter use.
Do you work along the Au Sable?
Yes, around Grayling and nearby lakes.
What should an older Grayling home do first?
Rim joist or crawl space, then the attic.
Do you insulate pole barns here?
Yes, with closed-cell foam on steel.
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