Hockley County seat, 30 miles west of Lubbock
Spray Foam Insulation in Levelland, TX
A colder climate zone than Lubbock calls for deeper attic insulation.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quotes that name foam type, thickness and R-value
- Attic ducts, roof leaks and old insulation checked before we spray
One Climate Zone Colder Than Lubbock
Spray Foam Insulation in Levelland starts with a detail many people miss: Hockley County is in a colder climate zone than Lubbock County. OpenEI's lists put Hockley County in Climate Zone 4B and Lubbock County in Zone 3B. ENERGY STAR's retrofit guidance follows that line, recommending R-60 for an uninsulated attic in Zone 4B instead of R-49, and R-49 added over 3 to 4 inches of existing insulation instead of R-38. Levelland's own climate numbers show why: January lows average 25.2F and the record low is -16F.
A planned county seat
Levelland was first named Hockley City by Charles W. Post in 1912, became the county seat when Hockley County organized in 1921, and was soon renamed for its flat land. Santa Fe rail service began in July 1925. A 1950s oil boom brought a refinery and gas plant, and South Plains College opened in 1958. A century of growth since then means houses here were built under many different standards.
Housing today
The 2020 census counted 12,652 people and 5,342 housing units, 13.1% of them vacant. Population was down from 13,542 in 2010. The rental vacancy rate was 13.6%, and with a college in town, landlords as well as homeowners look for attic sealing and insulation that make older rentals cheaper to heat and cool.
Heat matters too
Colder winters do not mean mild summers. Levelland's July highs average 92.4F, and the city has hit 115F. Wikipedia notes generally low relative humidity. A well-sealed, deeply insulated attic works in both seasons, and if the ducts are in the attic, foam on the roof deck brings them inside.
Shops, oil field buildings and barns
Cotton and oil both run on steel buildings. Closed-cell foam on shop walls and roofs stops condensation in the cold months and slows the heat in summer.
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Levelland Climate and Housing Facts
- Climate Zone 4B. OpenEI lists Hockley County in Climate Zone 4B, where ENERGY STAR recommends R-60 for an uninsulated attic.
- Winter lows. Levelland's 1991-2020 normals show January lows averaging 25.2F, a record low of -16F and about 6.2 inches of snow a year (Wikipedia).
- History. Named Hockley City by C.W. Post in 1912, Levelland became county seat in 1921 and got Santa Fe rail service in July 1925.
- Housing. 5,342 housing units in 2020, 13.1% vacant; population 12,652.
Levelland Questions
Why do you recommend more attic insulation in Levelland than in Lubbock?
Hockley County is in Climate Zone 4B and Lubbock County in Zone 3B. ENERGY STAR recommends R-60 for a bare attic in Zone 4B versus R-49 in Zone 3.
Do you insulate rentals near South Plains College?
Yes. Attic sealing and insulation are the most cost-effective upgrades for most rentals, and we can work around tenants' schedules.
Can spray foam help an older Levelland house with cold floors?
Cold floors often come from air leaks at the base of walls and gaps where floors meet exterior walls. We look for those, and for any crawl space, on the visit.
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