Flooding and heavy rain in New Orleans – How to handle and prevent mildew by Sunlight Contractors of New Orleans Louisianians are being inundated with rain and the chance of our homes being flooded is a strong possibility even when your home and businesses normally may not flood. All this moisture causes expensive problems for […]
Commercial Roofing Louisiana – Sunlight Contractor of New Orleans, Slidell, Baton Rouge and More Review from Tommy Chau: I needed to find a commercial roofing contractor and had Sunlight Contractors recommended for the job. Sunlight Contractors installed a brand-new roof on my family owned business. They cleaned up the roof area completely, before applying the
Energy consumption is particularly high in southern Louisiana, where summer heat kicks in during spring days and doesn’t relent until well into fall. Once winter does begin, the region’s humidity creates a whole new set of bone-chilling climate control demands to protect valuable merchandise and keep employees and customers comfortable. Louisiana’s extreme temperatures cause more
A properly installed and maintained spray foam roof offers property owners a sustainable alternative to traditional products. Unlike BUR, mineral cap sheet, and other familiar roofing materials, a spray foam roof will virtually last forever with minimal upkeep. GacoRoofFoam makes tear-offs a thing of the past Commercial roof tear-offs aren’t just expensive in terms of
Adding Wall and Attic Insulation to a Historic Home Upgrading wall and attic insulation in any home renovation is a challenge. This homeowner chose both blown in cellulose insulation and spray foam insulation to get the maximum benefit to combat high ceilings and make his historic home warm. Re-insulating a historic home for savings and comfort
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Solving Flat Roof Problems – Sunlight Contractors – Commercial Roofing Experts Flat roofs are easy and inexpensive to install, making them a natural choice for commercial and industrial properties. However, flat roofs are also prone to more problems than slanted roofs. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the most common flat roof complaints that we
Metairie homeowner thought his moisture problems were solved Like many property owners in the humid South, Bruce W. of Georgia discovered that the subflooring in his Louisiana rental property had been infiltrated by crawlspace moisture. The result? The floors of the Metairie cottage were buckling, cupping, and rotting from the bottom up. He did what
Commercial Spray Foam Insulation by Sunlight Contractors – Spray Foam Slidell to Bay St. Louis Mississippi South Coast Electric on their Spray Foam Insulation from Sunlight Contractors: “The guys tell me it was 20 degrees warmer in the shop the next morning compared to the outside temperature and that was without the heaters on so
Why is my Louisiana home so chilly in the winter? If you have an improperly insulated or uninsulated attic, you have air leaks. In the summer, heat creeps into your home through air leaks and raises your AC costs. During the winter, the warm air you’ve paid for “leaks” through cracks and crevices in your
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Flood Solutions for Baton Rouge Homes – Flooding of 2016 In the wake of the disastrous flooding of 2016, Brett Crow and hundreds of other homeowners in Baton Rouge, Destrehan, and the surrounding areas were confronted with yet another round of challenges. What do we do with these waterlogged homes? How do we get rid
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Wall roof spray foam insulation job Every business wants to control costs and keep their employees comfortable and equipment in a dry environment. In Raceland, this building owner decided on wall and roof spray foam insulation and called Sunlight Contractors to do the job. Spray Foam Insulation professionals you can trust When Reid Cancienne of Raceland first
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Baton Rouge homeowner was ready to move on after flooding Like many in southern Louisiana, CarRon Cooper of Baton Rouge had his work cut out for him after the 2016 floods. His home had been in the path of the rising waters. Afterwards, he was ready to begin renovating so he could move on with
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A Baton Rouge homeowner describes his Sunlight Contractors mildew removal “After the recent flood in Baton Rouge,” reported Baton Rouge homeowner Harden O’Neil, “I am having to renovate my home. I contacted Sunlight Contractor’s…Project Manager Corey Yates who came to my home that afternoon. Knowing nothing myself of what could be done, Corey walked me
Is your home suffering from an unsealed crawl space? Research shows the spray foam does the best job for sub floor crawl space insulation. Not only does it prevent drafts and cold floors, it seals out moisture and helps protect from termite damage. This homeowner discovered that spray foam is the only choice for sub
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Baton Rouge Homeowner on Researching Insulation Contractors When Kalpana Singh decided to have her new 4000-square-foot Baton Rouge home insulated, she took the responsibility of finding the best contractors for the job seriously. Kalpana spent five months researching insulation contractors and contacted seven other homeowners to get the scoop on her top choice Sunlight Contractors,
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Built-up roofing (BUR) has been a common feature of commercial and industrial properties since the 1870s. If your real estate is experiencing leaks as a result of decades of patching a built-up roof, you may even wonder if your roof is a 19th century original. There’s a reason built-up roofing has stuck around so long.
Subfloor Spray Foam in Maurepas, Louisiana – Homeowners are ready to winterize with the right contractors – Sunlight Contractors of Baton Rouge When Steven and Adrienne Halphen of Maurepas, Louisiana, decided to encapsulate their home’s crawl space with 1800 sq. ft. of closed cell spray foam insulation, it wasn’t a light decision. While properly installed
How humidity contributes to the bitter cold of Walker, Denham Springs, Baton Rouge and other southern Louisiana cities You may not associate balmy southern Louisiana with cold weather, but winter can feel more bitter here than anywhere else. How is that possible? High levels of humidity. Yes, the same culprit for Louisiana’s sweltering summers. In
Case Study: Leydecker Spray Foam Removal And Proper Installation Craig Leydecker was excited having purchased a home with spray foam insulation install in the sub floor. Finally, a home with warm floors and no drafts. Unfortunately, it wasn’t as good as he thought and it quickly turned into a spray foam removal expense. Here is
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Why the stack effect leaves Louisiana homeowners cold The brutality of southern Louisiana’s winters often surprises visitors. High levels of humidity combined with colder air creates a chill that goes straight to the bones. Homeowners whose historic houses feature original wood floorboards are subject to the cold even indoors thanks to the stack effect. In
Raised Homes Solution – Spray Foam Insulation keeps in Heat Raised homes keep flood waters out during flooding, but they can let in cold air in the winter and hot air in the summer. Sealing your subfloor has many advantages, however, the most impressive concerning flooding, is Fema recommends it as flood damage resistance material.
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Smart landlords know key to stop mildew and moisture damage Bill Barrios takes pride in his Uptown rental property. The historic cottage sits on a desirable street near Audubon Park, and Barrios has invested significantly in maintaining its high value. However, even a deluxe property like Barrios’ isn’t immune to New Orleans’ high moisture levels and
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Sub Floor Insulation Solves High Energy Bills High moisture content and unwanted air flow under your house can be problematic. Whether needing sub floor insulation or a crawl space, spray foam insulation offers the solution to both areas. Traditional fiberglass insulation doesn’t fare well in a crawl space or sub floor Though Pete Roman resides
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Wood floors buckling because of moisture Bonnie and Joe Meteye bought their Metairie home less than a year after Hurricane Katrina, but held off on replacing the original wood floors until five years later when they were adding on to their home. They found a contractor who was more than happy to install their new
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Hindsight is 20-20. If you don’t believe the old adage, just ask Bill Hurley. He learned the hard way that not choosing the most knowledgeable, dependable, professional contractor can leave you – and your wallet – in worse shape when the job is done, than before it started. When bad insulation advice leads to mildew
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