Cure Southern Louisiana’s Cold Winters / Cure Stack Effect Foam Insulation Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Prairieville and surrounding areas

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 […]

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Raised Homes Why New Orleans Homeowners choose spray foam[Video]

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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Conscientious New Orleans landlord takes a hard line – stops mildew infiltration

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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 Lower Energy Costs

How closed cell spray foam can lower your enterprise’s energy costs Running a successful business means always being on the lookout for ways to keep expenses down while keeping employee productivity and product quality up. If your business requires the use of a box truck, train car, warehouse, or other metal building, closed cell spray

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Insulation Contractors Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Prairieville and all surrounding areas

Flood damage – Preventing Future Moisture Damage The phrase is all-too-familiar to Louisiana residents. When the rising waters subside, those who are safe and sound with a home to return to have a lot to be grateful for, but subsequent rotting wood and mildew infiltration aren’t on that list of blessings. While you can’t stop

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Damage Restoration Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Prairieville and surrounding areas

Why Call a Damage Restoration Specialist As far too many Louisiana residents know, flooding can be devastating. To make matters worse, all that water can have moisture-loving mildew and fungi growing by leaps and bounds within just a day or two. There’s no time to waste in cleaning up a home that’s fallen victim to

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Interior moisture and mildew problems got you steamed? Try venting

When dewy is a “don’t-y” A dewy, glowy complexion? Nice. Dewy, glowy walls and ceilings? Decidedly not nice. If your home’s interior surfaces are starting to glisten, you likely have a moisture problem. And mildew is probably right on its shiny heels. Is your home too “tight”? Old-school thinking might suggest that the moisture buildup

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Attic Insulation and Encapsulation

Case Study: Berger Attic Encapsulation – Attic Insulation Temperatures and Utilities Rising Like many New Orleans homeowners, Eric Berger’s summer utility bills were enough to make him sweat. As temperatures outside rose beginning in May, his air condition struggled to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. His bills reflected that struggle, often skyrocketing to $300 to $305

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Spray Foam Insulation Problems – Does it Cause Wood Rot?

Will Spray Foam Insulation Rot my Roof? Well, will it? It’s a reasonable question to ask, considering that some homes with open-cell spray foam insulation installed on the underside of the OSB roof sheathing have reported moisture problems. There’s also a pretty reasonable answer to will spray foam will rot your roof:   No spray

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Invest in your home and your health with spray foam insulation

Invest in Your Home and Your Health “There’s no place like home” “The first wealth is good health.” “A penny saved is a penny earned.” They’re commonly heard expressions. But investing in spray foam insulation will remind you that these sayings are far more than just mere words. They’re important truths. A spray foam home

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Case Study: New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Insulation

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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Why does my house smell bad after spray foam installation? Botched spray foam job and corrections

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

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Pitfalls of spray foam insulation gone wrong

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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What your HVAC contractor needs to know about your new home

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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Will spray foam prevent outside pollutants from entering my home?

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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