Insulation Contractor in the Paseo Arts District, OKC

Insulation Experts for the Paseo Arts District

The Paseo Arts District is Oklahoma City's oldest and most beloved arts neighborhood. Stretching along Paseo Street between NW 28th and NW 30th Streets, this community is defined by its galleries, artist studios, eclectic restaurants, and the legendary First Friday art walks that draw visitors from across the metro. But the Paseo is far more than a cultural destination — it is a neighborhood of homeowners who take deep pride in the distinctive architecture that gives this area its unmistakable identity.

The homes in the Paseo are unlike anything else in Oklahoma City. Built primarily in the 1920s through the 1940s, these residences showcase Spanish Colonial Revival and Mission-style architecture with stucco exteriors, clay tile roofs, arched doorways, and courtyard-style layouts. They are absolutely beautiful, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and deeply cherished by the people who live in them. They are also, almost without exception, lacking modern insulation.

Bo's Insulation has worked with homeowners throughout the Paseo to solve the insulation challenges that come with owning a historic home. The Bohannan brothers understand that Paseo homeowners are not looking for someone to rip out walls or alter the character of their homes — they want a contractor who can make a 90-year-old house comfortable without compromising what makes it special. That is exactly what we do.

Why Paseo Homes Need Specialized Insulation Work

The distinctive construction of Paseo Arts District homes creates insulation challenges that are quite different from modern houses. Understanding these challenges is key to getting the work done right:

• Stucco Walls with Hollow Cavities — The Spanish Colonial and Mission-style homes throughout the Paseo typically feature stucco or adobe-style exterior walls with hollow cavities behind them. These cavities were never intended to hold insulation, and in most cases they contain nothing but air. This means your walls offer almost no resistance to heat transfer. Injection foam fills these cavities completely without disturbing the stucco exterior, creating a thermal barrier where none existed before.
• Plaster Interior Walls — Most Paseo homes have plaster walls rather than modern drywall. Plaster is beautiful and durable, but it does nothing to stop heat transfer. The gap between the plaster and the exterior sheathing is where injection foam does its most important work — filling the void that has been leaking conditioned air for decades.
• Minimal or Absent Attic Insulation — When these homes were built in the 1920s and 1930s, attic insulation was not standard practice. Many Paseo attics have a thin layer of old mineral wool or nothing at all. Adding blown-in insulation to modern R-38 or higher standards can cut summer cooling costs dramatically in these homes.
• Single-Pane Windows and Original Trim — While window upgrades are beyond our scope, proper insulation and air sealing around window frames, along walls, and in the attic reduces the overall thermal load so significantly that many homeowners find their existing windows become far less of an issue.

Why Paseo Homeowners Trust Bo's Insulation

Working on a home that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places requires a level of care and respect that not every contractor brings to the job. The Bohannan brothers approach every Paseo project with the understanding that these homes are irreplaceable. We drill small, carefully placed holes for injection foam that are patched to blend with existing finishes. We work carefully around original trim, tile, and architectural details. And we never recommend work that would alter the historic character of your home.

Our perfect 5.0-star rating comes from treating every home — whether it is a small Paseo bungalow or a grand estate — with the same care and honesty. We tell you what your home actually needs, provide transparent pricing with no hidden costs, and donate 20% of every project to a local nonprofit. That combination of craftsmanship, honesty, and community giving is why Paseo homeowners choose Bo's Insulation.

Services Available in the Paseo Arts District