Air leaks can make your home uncomfortable, can be frustrating, and may cost you money. Getting a handle on the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home cuts heating and cooling costs. And, improve the comfort, durability, and even the air quality of your living space. According to EnergyStar.gov, you can […]
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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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Wood floors buckling because of moisture Bonnie and Joe Meteye bought their Metairie home less than a year after Hurricane Katrina, but held off on replacing the original wood floors until five years later when they were adding on to their home. They found a contractor who was more than happy to install their new
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Hindsight is 20-20. If you don’t believe the old adage, just ask Bill Hurley. He learned the hard way that not choosing the most knowledgeable, dependable, professional contractor can leave you – and your wallet – in worse shape when the job is done, than before it started. When bad insulation advice leads to mildew
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Mold and mildew have arrived. What’s that musty smell? What are those weird little discolored threadlike patterns and spots on the wall? And why am I suddenly so red-eyed and sneezy? Any or all of these can signal that mildew and mildew are moving in. If your home has a history of 60+ percent humidity,
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When dewy is a “don’t-y” A dewy, glowy complexion? Nice. Dewy, glowy walls and ceilings? Decidedly not nice. If your home’s interior surfaces are starting to glisten, you likely have a moisture problem. And mildew is probably right on its shiny heels. Is your home too “tight”? Old-school thinking might suggest that the moisture buildup
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How your attic’s ductwork can lead to moisture and mildew problems, Baton Rouge, Zachary, Walker, and Surrounding Areas You’re not the only one who gets all clammy when the humidity is high. And while you might be able to stay dry by doubling up on the antiperspirant and donning your most breathable shirt, dealing with
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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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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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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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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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Proper insulation is key to energy efficiency, comfort, and quality when installing spray foam insulation. Kalpana Singh isn’t one to look before she leaps especially on spray foam insulation. She spent five months searching for the best company to install insulation. Her new 4000-square-foot home in Baton Rouge was going to be insulated properly.
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Your attic’s insulation can leave you cold. Encapsulate your Attic Here’s the truth: If you have an improperly insulated or uninsulated attic, you have air leaks. And just as hot summer outside air can “leak in” and raise your AC costs, the nice warm air you’re paying for in winter will rise up and “leak”
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Who do you call for professional insulation installations? You want a home that’s more energy efficient. You want to save money. You want a company that will explain how to make it all happen and answer all your questions clearly and straightforwardly. You want the job done right, and you want it done now. Who
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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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