Many of Moore's 1970s-80s homes have fiberglass batts that have settled and lost R-value. Blown-in insulation is the fastest, most affordable way to restore thermal performance.
Moore is a resilient city with a housing stock that tells the story of its growth and recovery. The majority of Moore's homes were built during the 1970s and 1980s, an era when attic insulation was an afterthought rather than a priority. Builders laid down thin fiberglass batts — typically R-11 to R-19 — and moved on to the next house. Over the past four to five decades, those batts have settled, compressed under their own weight, and lost a substantial amount of their original insulating capacity. The result is attics throughout Moore that are far below the R-38 to R-49 recommended by today's energy standards. Blown-in insulation fixes this problem quickly and affordably, and Bo's Insulation has helped Moore homeowners do exactly that for over eight years.
What makes blown-in insulation particularly well-suited for Moore is the city's predominant home style. Moore is largely a community of single-story ranch homes and modest two-story houses with straightforward, accessible attic spaces. These open attic layouts are ideal for blown-in installation because the blowing equipment can distribute material evenly across the entire attic floor without the obstructions and tight spaces found in more complex roof designs. For most Moore homes, a blown-in insulation upgrade takes just 3 to 4 hours from start to finish, making it one of the fastest home improvement projects with one of the highest returns on investment.
Moore's housing challenges are twofold: age and rebuilding. The older homes — those built in the 1970s and 1980s that form the backbone of neighborhoods along 4th Street, 12th Avenue, and throughout the city's core — have insulation that has degraded well beyond its useful life. Fiberglass batts installed 40 to 50 years ago have compacted to a fraction of their original thickness, and many Moore attics now provide R-8 to R-12 of actual thermal resistance rather than the R-19 to R-22 that was originally installed.
The second challenge comes from Moore's rebuilding cycles. After devastating tornado events, many Moore homes were reconstructed to building code minimums. While these rebuilt homes have better insulation than the 1970s originals, code-minimum insulation is designed to be the bare acceptable standard — not the optimal level for Oklahoma's extreme climate. Homeowners in these rebuilt neighborhoods often discover that upgrading from code-minimum R-30 to R-49 or higher delivers a meaningful improvement in comfort and a noticeable reduction in energy bills, especially during Moore's sweltering summers and cold winter fronts.
Moore's geography also plays a role. Situated in the heart of Tornado Alley on relatively flat terrain, Moore is exposed to Oklahoma's most extreme weather patterns without the wind protection that hills or dense urban development provide. Winter north winds hit Moore homes directly, and summer heat beats down on rooftops with no shade in many of the city's open subdivisions. Robust attic insulation is one of the most effective defenses against both extremes, and blown-in insulation delivers that protection at a fraction of the cost of spray foam alternatives.
Blown-in insulation is installed using specialized pneumatic equipment that distributes loose-fill material across your attic floor. Bo's Insulation offers Moore homeowners two material choices:
Cellulose insulation is manufactured from recycled paper products treated with borate fire retardants and pest deterrents. It provides approximately R-3.5 per inch and packs densely, resisting the convective air currents that undermine lighter insulation materials during temperature extremes. For Moore homes, cellulose is particularly effective because its density helps it stay in place even during pressure changes that can accompany severe weather. The borate treatment also deters the insects and rodents that commonly inhabit attics in Moore's suburban neighborhoods, and the material contains approximately 80% recycled content.
Fiberglass blown-in insulation consists of spun glass fibers that create air pockets to resist heat transfer. It provides R-2.5 to R-3.2 per inch and has a significant advantage over cellulose in one area: moisture resistance. Fiberglass does not absorb water, making it the better choice for Moore homes that have experienced past roof leaks or have humidity concerns in the attic. It also settles less over time — about 5-10% compared to cellulose's 15-20% — and is lighter, putting less stress on ceiling structures.
Moore homeowners benefit from some of the most affordable blown-in insulation pricing in the metro, thanks to the city's straightforward home designs and accessible attics:
The typical Moore ranch home has a relatively compact attic footprint of 1,100 to 1,300 square feet, which keeps total project costs manageable. A top-up project — blowing new cellulose over existing settled batts — can cost as little as $900 to $1,400. Bo's Insulation provides free, detailed estimates so Moore homeowners know the exact cost before any work begins.
Blown-in insulation is a great starting point, but some Moore homes benefit from additional work:
Blown-in insulation in Moore costs $1.00 to $2.50 per square foot. The typical Moore ranch home attic (1,100-1,300 sq ft) runs $1,200 to $2,600 to reach R-49. Top-up projects over existing insulation are even less. We provide free estimates with exact pricing for your specific home.
In most Moore homes, we recommend blowing directly over existing settled batts. The old insulation still contributes some R-value, and removing it adds cost without meaningful benefit — as long as the old material is dry, mold-free, and not contaminated by pests. We inspect your existing insulation during our free estimate to determine the best approach.
Yes. Many rebuilt Moore homes were insulated to code minimums, which may be R-30. Upgrading to R-49 or higher with blown-in insulation is affordable and reduces energy costs by 15-20%. The investment typically pays for itself within one to two years through lower utility bills.
Most Moore attic projects are finished in 3 to 4 hours. Moore's predominant ranch-style homes have open, accessible attics that allow for efficient installation. We typically schedule morning appointments so your insulation upgrade is complete before lunch.
Settled batts do not have to mean high energy bills. Blown-in insulation restores R-value fast. Get your free estimate today — 20% of your project supports a local nonprofit.