There’s a long list of reasons to love spray polyurethane foam insulation. But to understand exactly why so many New Orleans homeowners are tried-and-true fans, you need to hear it straight from the horses’ mouths. Take a look at these comments from some of the hundreds of satisfied Sunlight Contractors spray foam customers. Air leaks […]
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Employee discomfort leads to lost productivity Troy Banks of New Orleans Public Belt Railroad says that employee complaints about the enterprise’s manufacturing facility have been ongoing for at least thirty years, and it’s no wonder. Inside the metal warehouse where five full time employees fabricate railroad ties, temperatures can reach as high as 120°F. Between
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A bad spray foam job can really stink. Installing spray polyurethane foam insulation, even in an already occupied home, usually just results in greater comfort, increased energy-savings, and more homeowner happiness. But a botched spray foam install can be a whole different kettle of fish. In fact, it might even smell like a kettle of
Spray foam insulation is often called a miracle product. But if you allow an improperly trained/uncertified/incompetent/just-plain-lazy contractor to do your installation, you may end up needing a whole other kind of miracle! Spray foam insulation gone wrong can be a costly mistake, not only financially but a health hazard also. The spray foam product itself
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Is my home airtight? An airtight home is an ideal home, and spray polyurethane foam is the hands-down best way to make a home as airtight as possible. Unlike fiberglass or other “fluffy” insulation materials, it provides a genuine, consistent air barrier. That air barrier provided by spray foam prevents uncontrolled movement of air that
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Leaky faucets — no good. Leaky homes — even worse. If your home has uncontrolled air leakage in and out of it, you have a lot more to worry about than an annoying drip-drip-drip. Air leaks waste energy — and therefore your hard-earned money. They can also carry moisture that leads to condensation, which feeds
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Ah, Spray Polyurethane Foam. How do I appreciate thee? Let me count the ways. This may sound silly but when you get the results of: Lower energy costs Seal cracks/voids with no settling or shrinking Reduce noise Provide greater climate comfort Increase structural strength Deter pests Lower my carbon footprint (Wow. That’s a lot of ways.)
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Just breathe You need to do it. Your dog Sparky needs to do it. Your nice big glass of red wine may even need to do it. But your house? Not so much. The old-fashioned notion that a house needs to breathe is just that, outdated and out-of-step with modern building science. The truth is
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How airtight is your home? Like oil and vinegar, energy efficiency and air leaks just don’t mix. While a home can never be too airtight, there’s probably never been a home that’s 100% airtight. Blower door testing allows your insulation contractor to figure out precisely how airtight — or leaky — your home really is.
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Cutting Utility Bills in New Orleans – What Lies Beneath Why Spray Foam is the Best Crawl Space Insulation Paul Treadaway’s raised cottage in Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana was high, but not necessarily dry. As is the case with many homeowners who live in raised homes, Paul’s home was susceptible to air infiltration as cold
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How important is proper home ventilation for your health? Having a properly ventilated home is literally a breath of fresh air. Especially when you consider that air quality inside homes is often worse than outside. In fact, EPA studies reveal that human exposure to indoor pollutant levels can be 2, 5 – even 100 –
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Controlling Temperatures with Cold Storage Room Insulation Whether you’re needing to control the temperature for cold storage rooms or a cold room in your basement, finding an insulation that will give you a high R-value, thermal resistance, and is an outstanding vapor-blocker is the key to spending your money the right way. Read what this
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What’s going on with your neighbor’s spray foam insulation? Uh-oh. Your neighbor’s new spray foam insulation seems to be cracking and shrinking away from the surfaces to which it clung so nicely at first. Has it failed to live up to its reputation in the industry as “the miracle product”? More than likely, it’s your
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Airflow is Your Home’s Stack Effect It may sound like the name of the hottest new boy band to hit the scene. But it’s really just an airflow fact that could be hitting your wallet hard on energy costs. “The Department of Energy estimates that just by reducing air leaks in your home, you can save
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Spray Foam Insulation Odor A bad installation of spray polyurethane foam stinks. Literally. Properly applied by a professional, spray foam insulation should emit relatively low fumes that will altogether dissipate in about a week. Homeowner James Polk, who recently hired Sunlight Contractors to install approximately 3000 square feet of spray polyurethane foam in his
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Finding a Certified Contractor for your Job A Louisiana spray foam contractor is not required by state law to be certified. There are many SPF (spray polyurethane foam) contractors available in our area to do your spray foam job. Why is it is in your best interest to find a certified contractor when installing spray
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Avoid Spray Foam Disasters Spray foam insulation is one of the best money-saving products on the market for insulation efficiency as long as it is correctly installed. Getting a certified contractor can help you avoid spray foam disasters. Second-rate insulation installation comes back to haunt you There was something ghastly going on in Craig Leydecker’s
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PPE for Spray Foam Application While cured spray polyurethane foam provides safe, affordable energy efficiency for Louisiana homeowners and business owners. The installation of spray foam – both closed cell and open cell – in attics, walls, crawl spaces, and on rooftops requires precision, attention to detail, and precaution. At Sunlight Contractors, LLC, we pride
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Some insight on R-value The R-value of insulation is a measurement of thermal resistance. In other words, R-value tells you how easily heat will move from one side of an object to the other. Even before applying insulation, the materials that make up your home have an R-value though not high enough to offer sufficient
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Botched Spray Foam can be Costly Improper installation of open cell spray foam can quickly turn a homeowner’s potential dream-come-true into his or her worst nightmare. While open-cell spray foam is a fantastic product with many benefits (including increased comfort, energy savings, moisture control, and structural strength; and reduced noise) it’s only as good as
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Verifying Reviews on Insulation Contractors is Essential Protect Your Family Protect Your Home The number one industry to receive complaints in the state is sadly contractors. We urge you to do your homework. After you have verified credentials, check Google+ reviews insulation contractors, check out Yelp reviews, and best yet, speak directly with other
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Is Spray Foam Insulation the Best Choice Roland K. of Harvey, Louisiana, owns a state-of-the-art metal building. It’s only fitting that he’d want it encapsulated by the state’s most trained, certified insulation contractors using a state-of-the-art spray foam insulation product. So when Roland heard all the rave reviews about Sunlight Contractors’ professionalism, punctuality and product
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Expert In Building – Engineer Chooses Spray Foam Insulation Engineer Richard Davies of Metairie, Louisiana knew that he needed help, and he needed it fast. He’d heard positive reviews about the benefits of spray foam insulation. Should he spend the money? How would he find a qualified spray foam insulation installer? His poorly insulated attic
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Indoor Allergens Sneezing. Coughing. Wheezing. Headaches. It’s that time of year again. Allergy season. Allergies are not just outside, home have indoor allergens too. While your first inclination may be to move the party indoors until the ragweed is a fading memory, there’s something you need to know. 15% of all American homeowners are allergic
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Stop Home Energy Loss Even Solar Energy During the last quarter of 2015, the U.S. installed enough solar panels to power 5 million American homes. Solar powered homeowners are quickly figuring out that an unsealed solar powered home isn’t as comfortable as they imagined. How do they stop home energy loss and make their investment pay
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