Spray Foam Insulation in Post Falls, ID
Empire Insulation sprays closed-cell foam in Post Falls, from heated shops and garages to metal buildings and commercial space. Owner Nick Bond quotes the job himself, sprays it with a ratio-monitored rig and can run commercial work after hours.
Estimates are free, and open-cell foam is available on request.
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Closed-cell foam for Post Falls shops and commercial buildings
Shops, garages, warehouses and offices in Post Falls get the same owner-run job: Nick quotes it, sprays it and stays on site until it is done.
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Call (208) 292-6255Company details
- Owner since April 2022Nick Bond, owner
- 5.0 on Google9 reviews
- Licensed & insuredLicensed in Idaho
- Ratio-monitored rigApplication reports on request
What we do in Post Falls
Shops and work buildings: keep the heat in and the steel dry
Post Falls sits on the Spokane River between Coeur d'Alene and the Washington state line, northwest of Empire's base in St. Maries. Whether yours is a home shop, a garage or a business, start with how it is heated. A shop you heat all winter needs a sealed shell. Nick's rule of thumb for a heated shop is 2 inches of closed-cell on the walls and 3 on the roof, going to 3 and 4 at most.
A building that sits cold is a different job. Through a North Idaho winter, warm, moist air from inside meets cold steel and turns to water, and the drip lands on whatever is stored below. Closed-cell foam sprayed straight onto the panels keeps that air off the metal. For cold storage Nick usually goes 4 to 6 inches.
Commercial work does not have to shut a business down. A recent 7,000-square-foot industrial job was sprayed at night and on weekends. Across the line in Washington, where code calls for R-49 on a roof, closed-cell goes on at 7 to 8 inches.
Closed-cell foam leads every Post Falls job, in 2-lb or HFO. Pick the building type below, and use the service links further down for the details.
Closed-cell spray foam
Denser than open-cell, with more insulation per inch and a vapor-retarding layer at 1.5 to 2 inches. Open-cell is available on request.
Shop insulation
Foam fills around studs, girts and door framing so a heated shop holds its heat. Door seals and the heater still matter.
Garage insulation
Attached and detached garages get foam in the walls and roof. A garage under living space needs the right barrier between the two.
Metal building insulation
Foam bonds to the steel and stops warm, moist air from reaching it, which is what makes panels sweat. It does not repair leaks.
Pole barn spray foam
Sprayed between girts and purlins and onto the panels. Simple pole barns can often be quoted from photos and dimensions without a site visit.
Commercial insulation
Warehouses, offices and storefronts. Jobs can be sprayed at night and on weekends, and an intumescent thermal-barrier coating is available.
Painting exposed shop foam
Empire can paint exposed foam for a finished look. Ordinary paint is not a thermal barrier, so the coating plan depends on how the space is used.
New construction and retrofits
Open framing on a new build is the easiest access. Existing buildings are foamed wherever there is access; Empire does not remove old insulation.
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Photos from our jobs
Real Empire jobs: barns, shops and building shells. Look at how the foam runs unbroken across the walls and roof between the framing.
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Customer reviews & pricing
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I've utilized many insulation companies over the years and rarely write reviews, but Nick and his guys did an outstanding job and I would HIGHLY recommend them. Their price was excellent, the work was perfect, and they are extremely clean and organized.
Scott D. · Angi ·
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Best job and best price
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What affects the price
Empire does not publish prices. You get a rough estimate from the photos and dimensions you send, then a firm quote once Nick has seen the job. Estimates are free, and veterans and service members get a discount that depends on the job.
| Job | What affects the quote |
|---|---|
| Closed-Cell Spray Foam | Area sprayed, installed thickness and access |
| Shop & Garage Insulation | Building size, wall and roof area, and how the space is used |
| Pole Barn Insulation | Building size, wall and roof area, and foam thickness |
| Crawl Space Insulation | Wall and rim-joist area, access and moisture plan |
| Attic Insulation | Insulated boundary chosen, area and access |
| New Construction Insulation | Wall and roof area and the build stage |
| Commercial Insulation | Scope, access and time out of the work area |
| Metal Building Insulation | Steel area covered, surface condition and access |
| Retrofit Insulation | Open areas, access and existing materials |
- Heated or cold building: A heated shop and a cold-storage building take different foam depths, which changes how much material goes on.
- Wall and roof area: Cost follows the square footage of steel or framing being sprayed, including the roof, not just the slab.
- Scheduling around a business: Commercial jobs sprayed at night or on weekends are planned around when the space can be cleared.
- Coatings and barriers: Paint for looks or an intumescent thermal-barrier coating adds scope. Ask every bidder whether coverings are included.
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Questions we get
Does Empire Insulation work in Post Falls?
Yes. Nick Bond runs Empire from St. Maries and travels 100+ miles for projects in Idaho, so Post Falls is a regular drive. He quotes each job himself, sprays it with one consistent crew member and stays on site until the work is done.
Do you work across the line in Spokane Valley?
Yes, Empire also serves Spokane Valley, WA. Washington code calls for R-49 in some roofs, and Nick's rule of thumb there is 7 to 8 inches of closed-cell. Tell him the address and the building, and he will tell you what code and the job call for.
Can you spray my business without closing it?
Often, yes. Commercial jobs can run after hours: a recent 7,000-square-foot industrial job was sprayed at night and on weekends. People must stay out of the work area during spraying and the re-occupancy period, so Nick plans the schedule with you.
How thick should foam be in a heated shop?
Nick's rule of thumb for a heated shop is 2 inches of closed-cell on the walls and 3 on the roof, 3 and 4 at most. Cold storage usually gets 4 to 6. The final depth depends on the building and the product's documentation.
What should I send for a Post Falls quote?
Send the address, building size, whether it is heated, and the walls and roof you want foamed. Photos of the framing or steel help. Simple pole barns can often be quoted without a site visit, and every estimate is free.
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About Post Falls, ID
Where Post Falls sits and the nearest towns we also serve. Distances are straight-line miles from map coordinates.
- County
- Kootenai County, ID
- From St. Maries
- About 33 miles in a straight line
- Nearest towns we serve
- Hauser (about 4 mi), Rathdrum (about 7 mi), Coeur d'Alene (about 8 mi)
- Local note
- On the Spokane River between Coeur d'Alene and the Washington state line
Shop, garage or work building in Post Falls?
Call or text Nick with the size, how you heat it and what you want foamed. He quotes it himself, and the estimate is free.