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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For American homeowners living in the south, summers pose a substantial challenge: staying comfortable without creating exorbitant utility bills. In southern Louisiana and Mississippi cities, summertime highs can range from 90°F averages in New Orleans to 92°F averages in Baton Rouge, but with extreme humidity levels, the heat feels even more oppressive. Five hundred dollar
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Hire Certified Installers Balash decided, he needed a certified installer if he was going to spend the money to upgrade his insulation. He had chosen spray foam insulation for the project. Eager to see his heating and cooling costs reduced, he began researching local insulation contractors. What he found was typical of an unregulated industry.
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One of the benefits of attic encapsulation is energy savings. Insulation is required between the attic space and the living space below, which keeps temperatures in the living quarters of a home regulated. However, insulation applied to an attic’s floor provides no temperature control in the attic itself. Conditioned air, therefore, running through ductwork that
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During New Orleans Entrepreneur Week, the city celebrated the substantial influx of new businesses to Louisiana that has brought with it new ways of thinking and working. Louisiana has enjoyed an economic renaissance during a time when other American cities were foundering, and the pioneering creatives that have staked their claims here have forward-thinking notions
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We’re the friendly spray foam insulation contractor We want you to get to know us and our products. We want you to ask questions about our credentials and safety procedures. We are here, as spray foam insulation contractors, to give you facts about insulation. While few people would argue about the benefits of insulation, the topic is
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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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Spray Foam Insulation in the Crawl Space Solves Ongoing Moisture Problem Wet, cold, damp floor problems can be solved by applying spray foam insulation in the crawl space. Read what this professional engineer had to say when he hired Sunlight Contractors to do the job. Preventing moisture damage to wooden subflooring Engineer Jason Chauvin reached out
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Many companies claim that they value customer service and strive for excellence, but at Sunlight Contractors, spray foam contractors, the facts speak for themselves. Our company has spent thousands of hours in training, perfecting the craft of spray foam application and energy science in order to ensure that our knowledge of energy conservation is head
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Recognized nationally as one of the best places in America to start a business, Baton Rouge, Louisiana outpaces many cities in terms of economic growth, even during challenging times. A hub for young entrepreneurs experimenting with innovative, new technologies as well as traditional Louisiana industries like petrochemical production and manufacturing, the city and its business
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Why Industry Relies on Commercial Insulation Industry leaders know commercial insulation will give them savings in both time and money. Is it commercial insulation? It acts like commercial insulation and it is the same product used in residential applications. It is just that strong of a product. Sunlight Contractors uses certified installers to ensure the job is done
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Blown in Cellulose Insulation for Historic New Orleans Homes For many New Orleans homeowners, adding insulation can be tricky business. Historic homes must meet strict codes, and it can be a challenge to find an insulation that meets code requirements while also providing the air sealing required by leaky older structures and an adequate R-value
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If there’s one thing that southern Louisianans can’t escape, it’s moisture. Winter or summer, homeowners in cities like New Orleans, Mandeville, and Covington struggle to keep their residences free from the problems associated with the constant humidity. During the summer, the humidity leaves locals feeling swamped in heat. During the winter, the dampness in the
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Choosing an Insulation Contractor Who does an expert turn to when she needs assistance? Another expert, of course! One of the traits of a wise person is her ability to discern the reliability, knowledge, and integrity of those she works with. In Michelle Samuels’ case, she turned to the energy experts at Sunlight Contractors, LLC
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Insulation Installation by a Certified Contractor Louisiana builders like Jimmy Smith of Southeast Louisiana Construction trust the contractors at Sunlight Contractors, LLC. Why? They know efficient, professional workmanship when they see it! Our spray foam insulation installation renovations help builders finish homes with an airtight, moisture resistant seal that increases the integrity and the value of
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Our Air Tight Reputation Leads to another Air Tight Home Home renovations provide challenge enough when you’re on site, but imagine trying to get your dream home ready to live in while you’re in another state. Natalie Foster was living in Washington when she began looking for contractors to install closed cell spray foam to
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Added Benefits of Insulating – Air Seal Homeowners usually think of air sealing as caulking windows and weather stripping doors. With closed cell spray foam insulation you get the added benefit of air seal in tiny cracks and crevices that we can not see. Like many homeowners in southern Louisiana, Manny Bautista of Slidell was confronted
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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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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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Attic and Floor Insulation Case Study Cold feet were making this Mandeville homeowner miserable Owning a historic home is a dream for many homeowners. Many older homes do not come with attic and floor insulation making living comfortably hard in these homes. The Mikolavich family found the perfect solution. The idyllic waterfront community of Mandeville experiences chillier winters than
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