Wet, Damp Sub floors Insulating Dirt Floor Crawl Spaces

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Dirt Floor Crawl Spaces are a Problem for Louisiana Homeowners [gallery_bank type=”individual” format=”thumbnail” title=”true” desc=”true” responsive=”true” animation_effect=”bounce” album_title=”true” album_id=”14″]Crawl spaces with dirt floors are not uncommon, in particular in older homes, because they’re cheaper. However, they create significant problems for homeowners, especially in humid southern climes like Louisiana. Insulating Homes in Louisiana Damp earth creates […]

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Louisiana Homes Suffer – Termite Swarms Preventing Termite Damage

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Preventing Termite Damage Ideally, preventing termite damage would be a homeowner’s only problem.  Termites just aren’t that simple.  First, we have to get to know the little pests, repair any damage, them we can focus on prevention.  Knowing the types of termite that is plaguing your home is essential. Termite swarms in Baton Rouge, New Orleans,

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Which is Better – Fiberglass or Cellulose Insulation?

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There is a difference between Fiberglass and Cellulose Insulation A well insulated home will have lower utility bills by preventing the heat or cold from escaping the structure.  Eash has its benefits – fiberglass is easier to install yet is less energy efficient.  Blown in cellulose insulation fills cracks and crevices making it more energy

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Which Insulation R-value offers the Greatest Protection for My Money?

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 Insulation R-value The insulation R-value  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.  It is not high enough to offer sufficient insulation properties in

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Benefits of Cellulose Insulation – Hear from Three Homeowners

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In southern Louisiana, extreme summer temperature, bone-chilling winter weather, and perpetual humidity create year-round discomfort and expense for homeowners. Many of our clients come to us with questions about the best insulation to promote consistent, comfortable indoor temperatures, energy and cost savings, and moisture prevention. Cellulose insulation improves more than comfort While many options exist,

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Sunlight Contractors Spray Foam Insulation New Orleans Louisiana business saving utilities

Commercial Insulation

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Case Study: Blackwater Refinery – Westwego Office Space With an Energy Loss Problem Spray foam insulation can save you 10% on energy by sealing up weak spots where cool air can escape. Blackwater Refinery knows a thing or two about energy. After all, they specialize in the safe storage of petroleum in their Westwego facility. Naturally,

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Is Cellulose Insulation Vulnerable to Moisture?

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Is Cellulose Insulation Moisture Resistant? In southern states like Louisiana and Mississippi, humidity poses a problem for homeowners seeking affordable, reliable insulation. As insulation is a long-term investment, it’s natural that residents of Gulf Coast cities like New Orleans and Baton Rouge would want a product that is able to withstand humidity and moisture-related problems. Because

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Which Fire-Proofing Technology gives Businesses the Greatest Benefits?

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Fire-proofing Technology – Is it Worth It? Keeping clients, staff, and assets safe should be the main priority of any entrepreneur. Any number of events could threaten that safety – from hurricanes to fires – and so businesses attempting to secure commercial and industrial buildings naturally want to invest in a technology that provides the

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Incentives for Energy Efficient Louisiana Homeowners

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Homeowners Incentives for Insulation Make upgrading your insulation affordable with homeowners incentives. Making your residence more energy efficient will save you thousands of dollars over the life of your home. Utility bills are cut in half in many cases as heating and cooling needs become more consistent and less energy is wasted. However, making the decision to

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What are the Most Practical Home Improvements for Minimizing Energy consumption?

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From computers to air conditioners to refrigerators, American homeowners possess more and more appliances and gadgets that place an ever higher price tag on utility bills. Energy consumption has more than doubled since 1980, according to Energy Star findings, and with great consumption comes great cost. For homeowners seeking relief from the exorbitant demands of

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What is the Most environmentally Friendly Insulation?

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Energy conscious homeowners in Louisiana and throughout the United States recognize that they can make a difference when it comes to environmental concerns. Though residential buildings now make up 22% of all U.S. energy use, according to research from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, homeowners can reduce that number through the proper application of

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Get the Most Value from your Open Cell Spray Foam Contractors

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For American homeowners living in the south, summers pose a substantial challenge: staying comfortable without creating exorbitant utility bills. In southern Louisiana and Mississippi cities, summertime highs can range from 90°F averages in New Orleans to 92°F averages in Baton Rouge, but with extreme humidity levels, the heat feels even more oppressive. Five hundred dollar

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Harahan homeowner got energy efficiency with certified installers

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Hire Certified Installers Balash decided, he needed a certified installer if he was going to spend the money to upgrade his insulation. He had chosen spray foam insulation for the project.  Eager to see his heating and cooling costs reduced, he began researching local insulation contractors. What he found was typical of an unregulated industry.

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Ductwork Insulation Reduces Energy Waste and Utility Costs

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One of the benefits of attic encapsulation is energy savings. Insulation is required between the attic space and the living space below, which keeps temperatures in the living quarters of a home regulated. However, insulation applied to an attic’s floor provides no temperature control in the attic itself. Conditioned air, therefore, running through ductwork that

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Energy Efficient Insulation by Certified Contractors

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During New Orleans Entrepreneur Week, the city celebrated the substantial influx of new businesses to Louisiana that has brought with it new ways of thinking and working. Louisiana has enjoyed an economic renaissance during a time when other American cities were foundering, and the pioneering creatives that have staked their claims here have forward-thinking notions

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Proper Spray Foam Installation by Certified Contractors

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While spray foam insulation undoubtedly saves money for Louisiana homeowners like Bill Sadin of New Orleans, proper installation is critical. Hiring contractors without specific expertise in the field of spray foam and energy efficiency could result in more harm than damage. The mixing and application of the material requires precision and understanding that many general

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