| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | About $4-$7 per square foot installed; $2-$8 full spread |
| Time | Most homes take one to two days; big roofs take longer |
| Who's qualified | Ask for proof of insurance and any license your state or city requires. |
Bixby, OK: what's different here
Bixby is in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, and had a 2020 census population of 28,609. The city sits about 18 miles from Tulsa, roughly a 29-minute drive by car via the main highway. Bixby's humid subtropical climate brings hot summers and a relatively long cooling season, which makes roof insulation a year-round comfort topic for local homes.
What R-value does spray foam roof insulation need in Bixby, OK?
Oklahoma's residential energy code places the state in Climate Zone 3 and Climate Zone 4, with ceiling insulation targets of R-38 in CZ3 and R-49 in CZ4. For roofs insulated above the deck, the code shows R-25ci in Climate Zone 3 and R-30ci in Climate Zone 4. A roof or ceiling with insulation entirely above the deck must have at least R-15 in the relevant exterior low-slope roof option.
How long does a spray foam roof job take in Bixby?
One cost guide says most homes take one to two days to get spray foam insulation installed. Installation can take 2 hours to 2 days depending on project size and crew size. For an average 20,000-square-foot commercial roof, one guide estimates the job takes about 2 weeks, weather permitting.
When can spray foam roofing be installed in Bixby's climate?
Bixby sits in the humid subtropical climate zone, with hot summers and a relatively long cooling season. Spray foam roofing systems should be installed when temperatures are above 50°F and humidity is relatively low. The coating must be applied within 2 to 72 hours after the foam is sprayed.
What does spray foam cost per board foot in Bixby?
Professionally installed spray foam insulation typically costs about $0.44-$0.73 per board foot for open-cell foam and $1.00-$2.12 per board foot for closed-cell foam. At common thicknesses, that works out to roughly $1.54-$2.56 per square foot for 3.5 inches of open-cell foam and $2.00-$4.24 per square foot for 2 inches of closed-cell foam.
What to do next
- Ask each contractor for a written quote showing cost per board foot and total square footage.
- Confirm the R-value target for your roof: R-38 ceiling in CZ3, R-49 in CZ4, or R-25ci/R-30ci above-deck.
- Check the weather window: foam needs temperatures above 50°F and low humidity, with coating applied within 2 to 72 hours.
- Ask for proof of insurance and any license Oklahoma requires before work starts.
- Call (918) 727-7715 or email [email protected] for a free quote from an independent, insured spray foam insulation contractor.
Tulsa Foam Pros is a free referral service: an independent contractor does the work and may pay us a referral fee. You never pay us anything.
