At Sunlight Contractors, we often rave about the incredible benefits of spray foam insulation. From energy savings to improved indoor air quality, it’s a fantastic choice for many homeowners. However, we thought it’d be fair to address the flip side of the coin – where not to use spray foam insulation. It’s crucial to acknowledge […]
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In the world of spray foam insulation, there are two types to consider: open-cell and closed-cell. Not only does spray foam help block heat flow, but it also blocks airflow in general. This makes your home more comfortable and reduces your energy costs. Because of this, there are very few instances when spray foam shouldn’t
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If you’ve never looked into insulation or don’t have experience with it, then you’re probably not familiar with R-Value. However, before you decide on what insulation to use for your home, you should know about R-Value. And that’s what we’re here for! To help give you a solid understanding, we’ve put together this guide. We’ll
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There are many options for insulation available on the market. Each type has its own pros and cons. When choosing insulation, it is important to take into account the longevity of the material, in addition to the material’s quality. Some types of insulation can last decades. Some insulation, however, can last for the entire life
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First introduced to the market in 1986, spray foam insulation quickly gained traction in many new construction projects due to its comfort and energy efficiency. Since then, it’s become one of the more popular options for all insulation jobs because of the benefits it offers and versatility. If you’re considering spray foam for your home
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Spray foam insulation has many advantages and is increasingly being used in homes. This insulation is different from traditional insulation. Spray foam insulation must be installed by professionals in order to function effectively. The average cost of spray foam insulation can range anywhere from $1,284 to $3,741. However, there are many other factors that go
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Many people are discovering the extraordinary insulation capabilities of Spray-On Foam & Coatings. It seems that every year, more people discover how spray foam insulation can be used to insulate buildings and lower energy costs. We are able to attest that, despite the reputation of fiberglass insulation not being very effective, some people are still
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“You get what you pay for” is perhaps never truer than when it comes to insulating your home or business. Spray polyurethane foam has been called the “miracle insulation” for a reason. While the upfront spray foam insulation cost may be a bit more than that of other products, when properly installed by a skilled
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Having a wide array of electronic gadgets in your home can escalate your power bill pretty high. But the cost dwarfs the heating and cooling expense. Study reports indicate that Americans spend billions every year on air conditioning costs. According to EPA, U.S. homes can reduce these costs by 15% if they insulate their floors,
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Whether you are in the middle of a hot summer or freezing winter, you want to ensure that you insulate your home well to maintain pleasing and comfortable temperatures all year round. However, there is a high chance your home is poorly insulated, as research shows that 90 percent of American homes are under-insulated. What’s
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New construction homes are becoming the way of the future. As a homebuilder, it is of utmost importance that you do your due diligence when it comes to deciding what insulation to use in your new home. Fiberglass batts, loose fill cellulose and spray foam insulation come to mind for most homeowners when they are
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Spray Polyurethane Foam Why Spray Polyurethane Foam is the Best Insulating Product for Your Commercial Roof. What do athletic shoes, baby bed mattresses, watch straps, bungee cords, and porch cushions have in common? Each is made, at least in part, from the versatile product we know as polyurethane. Polyurethane has been around since the late
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Repairing Unlicensed Contractor Damage Building a home is as much architectural drawings, and blueprints as it is building science. Building science and understanding how to make any home energy efficient, durable, and contain great indoor air quality is of immeasurable value when building a home properly. One homeowner from Prairieville, Louisiana can account for this.
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Moisture And Termite Damage A home inspection is the most important part of buying a home. Before you purchase a home, you must hire a private home inspector of your choice to inspect the property that has no affiliation with the property to get an unbiased home inspection report. When you walk through a home
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Many homes are subject to flooding in Southeast Louisiana and the homes that are not in a floodplain still can be subject to flood with the unpredictable weather patterns that we experience. This point comes true more so today with the onslaught of downpours that make streets into creeks, creeks into rivers, and rivers into
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Flood damage – Preventing Future Moisture Damage The phrase is all-too-familiar to Louisiana residents. When the rising waters subside, those who are safe and sound with a home to return to have a lot to be grateful for, but subsequent rotting wood and mildew infiltration aren’t on that list of blessings. While you can’t stop
Will Spray Foam Insulation Rot my Roof? Well, will it? It’s a reasonable question to ask, considering that some homes with open-cell spray foam insulation installed on the underside of the OSB roof sheathing have reported moisture problems. There’s also a pretty reasonable answer to will spray foam will rot your roof: No spray
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Invest in Your Home and Your Health “There’s no place like home” “The first wealth is good health.” “A penny saved is a penny earned.” They’re commonly heard expressions. But investing in spray foam insulation will remind you that these sayings are far more than just mere words. They’re important truths. A spray foam home
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Spray Foam versus Batt Insulation We are giving you a fact-to-fact comparison on spray foam insulation versus batt insulation for you to see the cost-saving benefits. Your argument; aw, come on. Batt insulation is cheaper. Do I really need to spring for spray foam instead? While you might save a few bucks upfront by choosing
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There’s a long list of reasons to love spray polyurethane foam insulation. But to understand exactly why so many New Orleans homeowners are tried-and-true fans, you need to hear it straight from the horses’ mouths. Take a look at these comments from some of the hundreds of satisfied Sunlight Contractors spray foam customers. Air leaks
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What’s going on with your neighbor’s spray foam insulation? Uh-oh. Your neighbor’s new spray foam insulation seems to be cracking and shrinking away from the surfaces to which it clung so nicely at first. Has it failed to live up to its reputation in the industry as “the miracle product”? More than likely, it’s your
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Spray Foam Insulation Odor A bad installation of spray polyurethane foam stinks. Literally. Properly applied by a professional, spray foam insulation should emit relatively low fumes that will altogether dissipate in about a week. Homeowner James Polk, who recently hired Sunlight Contractors to install approximately 3000 square feet of spray polyurethane foam in his
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Avoid Spray Foam Disasters Spray foam insulation is one of the best money-saving products on the market for insulation efficiency as long as it is correctly installed. Getting a certified contractor can help you avoid spray foam disasters. Second-rate insulation installation comes back to haunt you There was something ghastly going on in Craig Leydecker’s
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Expert In Building – Engineer Chooses Spray Foam Insulation Engineer Richard Davies of Metairie, Louisiana knew that he needed help, and he needed it fast. He’d heard positive reviews about the benefits of spray foam insulation. Should he spend the money? How would he find a qualified spray foam insulation installer? His poorly insulated attic
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On-site insight for New Orleans-area spray foam DIYers Are you a dyed-in-the-wool DIYer? Even if you’re convinced that you should be the next Bob Vila or Tom Silva on This Old House, you could probably benefit from some expert guidance — especially if you’re considering taking on a home improvement project as important and exacting
