Case Studies

Baton Rouge homeowner was ready to move on after flooding Like many in southern Louisiana, CarRon Cooper of Baton Rouge had his work cut out for him after the 2016 floods. His home had been in the path of the rising waters. Afterwards, he was ready to begin renovating so he could move on with […]

Neighbors wished they’d called Sunlight for Mold Removal When fellow Central, Louisiana flood victims came to see the mold removal work that Sunlight Contractors had done on Steven and Niki Lord’s home, they experienced buyer’s remorse. Why? Like many flood victims, they’d also been the victim of shoddy mold removal or remediation and spray foam […]

Is your home suffering from an unsealed crawl space? Research shows the spray foam does the best job for sub floor crawl space insulation. Not only does it prevent drafts and cold floors, it seals out moisture and helps protect from termite damage. This homeowner discovered that spray foam is the only choice for sub […]

Built-up roofing (BUR) has been a common feature of commercial and industrial properties since the 1870s. If your real estate is experiencing leaks as a result of decades of patching a built-up roof, you may even wonder if your roof is a 19th century original. There’s a reason built-up roofing has stuck around so long. […]

Case Study: Leydecker Spray Foam Removal And Proper Installation Craig Leydecker was excited having purchased a home with spray foam insulation install in the sub floor.  Finally, a home with warm floors and no drafts.  Unfortunately, it wasn’t as good as he thought and it quickly turned into a spray foam removal expense.  Here is […]

Sub Floor Insulation Solves High Energy Bills High moisture content and unwanted air flow under your house can be problematic.  Whether needing sub floor insulation or a crawl space, spray foam insulation offers the solution to both areas. Traditional fiberglass insulation doesn’t fare well in a crawl space or sub floor Though Pete Roman resides […]

Uninformed contractors’ moisture prevention advice goes wrong Bonnie and Joe Meteye bought their Metairie home eight months after Hurricane Katrina. Though the house had flooded, they didn’t feel replacing the original wood floors was necessary at the time. It was five years later, when the Meteyes were adding on to their home, that they decided […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cutting Utility Bills in New Orleans  –  What Lies Beneath Why Spray Foam is the Best Crawl Space Insulation Paul Treadaway’s raised cottage in Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana was high, but not necessarily dry. As is the case with many homeowners who live in raised homes, Paul’s home was susceptible to air infiltration as cold […]

Proper insulation crucial for your home’s energy-efficiency, comfort, and quality – Attic and wall insulation Kalpana Singh was serious about making sure that her new 4000-square-foot Baton Rouge home was properly insulated. Effective insulation helps maintain consistent temperatures in a home, making things easier on your HVAC system and resulting in greater energy efficiency and year-round […]

A Case of Cold Feet in Uptown New Orleans – Crawl Space Insulation by Sunlight Contractors Roger Corby’s Uptown New Orleans home has survived extreme weather for over one hundred years, but surviving isn’t the same as thriving. Corby’s monthly utility bills were exorbitant, and yet he was never comfortable. The shotgun cottage was extremely drafty and […]

Case Study: Blackwater Refinery – Westwego Office Space With an Energy Loss Problem Spray foam insulation can save you 10% on energy by sealing up weak spots where cool air can escape. Blackwater Refinery knows a thing or two about energy. After all, they specialize in the safe storage of petroleum in their Westwego facility. Naturally, […]