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Attic Insulation and Encapsulation

Case Study: Berger Attic Encapsulation – Attic Insulation Temperatures and Utilities Rising Like many New Orleans homeowners, Eric Berger’s summer utility bills were enough to make him sweat. As temperatures outside rose beginning in May, his air condition struggled to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. His bills reflected that struggle, often skyrocketing to $300 to $305

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Get Better Mold Control

Energy Efficiency & Air Quality for better Mold Control You know that popular kid at school who was just so darned good at — well, everything? Spray Polyurethane Foam insulation is that kid. (Although he does have kind of a weird name, so we’ll just call him SPF for short.) Of course, you also know

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Spray Foam Insulation Problems – Does it Cause Wood Rot?

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 with spray foam insulation

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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Case Study: New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Insulation

Employee discomfort leads to lost productivity Troy Banks of New Orleans Public Belt Railroad says that employee complaints about the enterprise’s manufacturing facility have been ongoing for at least thirty years, and it’s no wonder. Inside the metal warehouse where five full time employees fabricate railroad ties, temperatures can reach as high as 120°F. Between

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Why does my house smell bad after spray foam installation? Botched spray foam job and corrections

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

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Pitfalls of spray foam insulation gone wrong

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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What your HVAC contractor needs to know about your new home

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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Will spray foam prevent outside pollutants from entering my home?

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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Will Spray Foam Insulation Shrink? Properly Installed Spray Foam

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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How temperature impacts spray foam insulation odor

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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A Louisiana Spray Foam Contractor Certifications – Back Up Promises

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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Avoid Spray Foam Disasters – Craig Leydecker’s Insulation Horror Story

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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PPE means Safety for Spray Foam Installers in Louisiana

PPE for Spray Foam Application While cured spray polyurethane foam provides safe, affordable energy efficiency for Louisiana homeowners and business owners.  The installation of spray foam – both closed cell and open cell – in attics, walls, crawl spaces, and on rooftops requires precision, attention to detail, and precaution. At Sunlight Contractors, LLC, we pride

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