It is important to get the building envelope right the first time. It’s almost impossible to repair a problem once you cover it up with siding or shielding. By ignoring this important aspect of building, you are creating a path towards a leaky house, which could lead to poor air quality, moisture deposits on cold […]
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Homes in New Orleans run the gamut of household problems. Our summers are brutally hot and humid. Our winters are cold and, well, humid. Nearly year-round, we’re running some sort of appliance to either cool us down or heat us up. Our beautiful, older homes are drafty, and our hardwood floors prone to rot and
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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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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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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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How airtight is your home? Like oil and vinegar, energy efficiency and air leaks just don’t mix. While a home can never be too airtight, there’s probably never been a home that’s 100% airtight. Blower door testing allows your insulation contractor to figure out precisely how airtight — or leaky — your home really is.
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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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Are Tax Credits Good in 2016? 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
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Old man winter knows his way to Covington Unfortunately, moisture also knows its way to subfloors and crawl spaces. We won’t find a solution to old man winter but we do have a solution to moisture and it includes moisture prevention. The hot summer and even late fall days in Covington make it tough to
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High utility bills can make you hot under the collar. [gallery_bank type=”individual” format=”thumbnail” title=”false” desc=”false” responsive=”true” special_effect=”overlay_fade-white” animation_effect=”bounce” album_title=”true” album_id=”20″]If there’s one thing that can make you sweat faster than a hot New Orleans day, it’s a sky-high utility bill! It was July, 2013, and Eric Berger was tired of sweating it! As his air-conditioning
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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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Wise Louisiana residents like David and Kelly Pavon, who are building their new home from the ground up, consider the rising cost of utilities as they undertake construction. Planning ahead and making energy efficient choices can greatly reduce the cost of heating and cooling over the years. Part of planning ahead is hiring contractors who
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From New Orleans to Baton Rouge, Sunlight Contractors has spent the year giving homeowners the gift of energy savings. With open cell spray foam applied to attics and walls and closed cell spray foam applied to crawl spaces, residents of southern Louisiana are experiencing the superior comfort and savings that come from a home that
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Though some winter days in southern Louisiana are so chilly, you may doubt whether the sun ever reared its head, at least, one Covington homeowner can tell you otherwise. John, a model of energy efficiency, invested in a solar energy earlier in the year, and he’s been pleased with the benefits that he’s seeing even
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RESNET Home Energy Audit Homeowners, builders, and real estate professionals focus more on energy efficiency every year, and for good reason. The cost of utilities continues to rise, creating a financial burden for many middle income families. Energy conscious citizens have become more concerned with their impact on the nation’s carbon footprint. Even homeowners intent
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Do you have the creeping, sweaty sensation that every summer gets hotter than the last here in southern Louisiana? You’re not alone, and you’re not imagining things. Research has shown that the hottest states in the US have gotten hotter every year since 1970, warming more than 1°F per decade. While the trend may seem
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If you’re like many New Orleanians, your air conditioner is perhaps the most valued and hardest working appliance in your home. It makes those scorching summer days tolerable by cooling and dehumidifying the air. Choosing an air conditioner, then, is a decision that shouldn’t be made lightly. It’s a common misconception that a bigger AC
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Air Sealing Historic Homes If you’ve recently had a home energy audit performed on your historic New Orleans home, you’ve probably discovered that the structure has dozens if not hundreds of hidden air leaks. What’s the story behind all these cracks and crevices? Where do air leaks come from? Air leaks are created during the
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Corey Yates says “Every home owner in New Orleans and the Greater Area can now afford to save significantly with a complete Home Energy Reduction Service incorporated with Alternative Energy Solutions.” Sunlight Contractors, LLC a New Orleans Solar and home improvement company agrees that the initial costs of installing a PV Solar Energy system has
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Louisiana based contracting company setting new standards in home energy reduction. Jan 14, 2014 – New Orleans, LA Sunlight Contractors, LLC has announced that it is setting a new standard within the solar and home energy audit (RESNET HERS RATER) industries by making a comprehensive home energy audit mandatory before they will consider installing any
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