Spray Foam Insulation in Indian River, MI

Spray Foam Insulation in Indian River deals with a lot of second homes. The community sits along the Indian River, which connects Burt Lake and Mullett Lake, and the 2020 census counted 1,644 housing units here, 43.7% of them vacant on census day. Many of those are summer cottages and lake houses that sit empty or lightly heated through the winter.

Protecting an empty house

A lake home that sits closed up in January needs a protected crawl space or basement more than anything. Sealing the crawl space walls with closed-cell foam, closing the vents and laying a ground liner keeps the space warmer and drier, which helps protect plumbing and floor framing while you are away.

Converting cottages

Many owners are turning summer cottages into year-round homes. That usually means insulating floors or crawl spaces, sealing and insulating ceilings and vaulted rooms, and adding wall insulation where possible.

History

The area was first settled around 1876; Floyd Martin founded the community two years later, and the post office opened on September 22, 1879. It is named for the river that runs through it. The Sturgeon River also drains into Burt Lake here, and Burt Lake State Park sits on the lake's southeastern shore.

Full-time residents

The median age in Indian River was 55.8 in 2020, with 34.2% of residents 65 or older. Full-time owners want lower bills and warm floors through a long winter.

Older cottages and additions

Lake cottages here have often been added onto over several decades, with porches turned into rooms and additions on different foundations. Each section is checked and priced separately, since a closed-in porch on piers needs different work than the original cottage.

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