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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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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Whether you oversee an auditorium or an office building, in Louisiana, mold growth can become a problem. Southern cities like New Orleans and Baton Rouge are perpetually humid, and that humidity creates the perfect environment for mold to grow. Like rust and rot, damage caused by mold growth is often excluded from business property insurance, and
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As summer steamrolls across Louisiana, many homeowners in New Orleans and the surrounding area are wondering how they can lower their cooling costs without lowering their quality of life. If turning off the air conditioner isn’t an option, what’s the next best thing? The truth is you don’t need to run your air conditioner all
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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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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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If prevention is the best medicine, the best time to reduce a home’s energy waste is during the construction phase. After all of the channels have been drilled for electrical wires and pipes, after outlets and light fixtures have been installed, but before the drywall goes up, steps can be taken to both insulate and
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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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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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For many homeowners, the cost of spray foam creates some initial hesitation. Certainly, having your attic and crawlspace properly insulated with spray foam costs more than using the pink stuff that your mom and dad relied on; however, unlike the pink stuff and other traditional insulation, spray foam need only be applied once. After its
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