Fact or fiction- spray foam can damage roof shingles and void warranties. This myth is a fabrication that dates back to the early days of insulating attics. Insulation was once believed to be a heat source. This myth is rooted in the past. Some contractors still believe this is the gospel, and claim that spraying […]
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Hiring a reputable, licensed, and insured contractor is the most important part of any commercial, industrial, home improvement or remodeling job. We proudly display our licenses, certifications, insurance and references. We strongly recommend you verify any claims of licensing, insurance or experience before hiring a contractor no matter what the size of the job. Sunlight
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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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How your attic’s ductwork can lead to moisture and mold problems, Baton Rouge, Zachary, Walker, and Surrounding Areas You’re not the only one who gets all clammy when the humidity is high. And while you might be able to stay dry by doubling up on the antiperspirant and donning your most breathable shirt, dealing with
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Ahhhh. Nothing beats the sound of peace and quiet. Except maybe the jingle of extra money in your pocket. Insulate your home with spray polyurethane foam, and you can treat your ears to both kinds of beautiful music. Soundproof your home with spray foam insulation Spray foam helps cut down on airborne sound transmission, creating
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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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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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