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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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 The old-fashioned notion that a house needs to breathe is just that, outdated and out-of-step with modern building science.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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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
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While spray foam insulation undoubtedly saves money for Louisiana homeowners like Bill Sadin of New Orleans, proper installation is critical. Hiring contractors without specific expertise in the field of spray foam and energy efficiency could result in more harm than damage. The mixing and application of the material requires precision and understanding that many general
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How Attic Encapsulation Saved this Slidell Man Extra Christmas cash It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas also happens to be one of the most expensive times of the year. Holiday travel. Purchasing gifts for family, friends, and co-workers. Extravagant meals. It can all add up. When you add the expenses associated with
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Whether you look at our website, Facebook, or Angie’s List, you’ll find our clients raving about our professionalism and about the savings they’ve garnered from the spray foam application that we’ve installed in their homes and businesses. That’s because our commitment is first and foremost to the satisfaction of our southern Louisiana clients and to
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Spray Foam Insulation Ignition Barrier In the past, it was necessary for contractors to install a separate fire barrier to installations of spray foam insulation. However, Gaco fused the insulation and air sealing properties of spray polyurethane foam with an Ignition Barrier that makes spray foamed spaces not only safer but more affordable. How? GacoFireStop
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