Indoor Air Quality Facts “Once upon a time, there was a house that was SO well-insulated that it was TOO airtight.” The famous first four words here are key when discussing indoor air quality. Modern building science tells us that times have changed, making this little scenario nothing more than a “back-in-the-day” fairy tale. The …
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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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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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 …
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 …
Investing in insulation provides thousands of dollars in savings over the life of your home. You’ll reduce your monthly utility bills as you rely less on your HVAC system, and even costs associated with pest and moisture damage can be mitigated if you choose the right insulation. However, many homeowners still struggle with the decision …
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What do you get when you cross a 110-year-old double shotgun camelback house with no sub-flooring and crawl space insulation? A lot more comfort and more money in your pocket. At least, that’s what Roger C. discovered after having Sunlight Contractors, LLC do a closed spray foam insulation makeover on his Uptown District New Orleans …
Smart homeowners want high-quality, properly installed insulation that allows them to remain comfortable winter, spring, summer, fall — and, yes, even when the monthly utility bill arrives. Spray polyurethane foam offers highly effective insulation for a home’s interior (in walls, ceiling, and attics), and can even be applied around corners and on contoured surfaces. It …
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Next to the quality of insulation that you choose for your home or business, nothing is more important than the quality of its installation. With so many different options out there for keeping your home comfortable year-round, you need a knowledgeable contractor who will provide the information you need and answer all your questions so …
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