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Spray Foam Insulation in Gonzales, LA
Low ground and long summers in Ascension Parish.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote listing foam type, thickness and R-value per area
- Ducts, moisture and termite clearances checked before we insulate
Insulating Close to Sea Level
Spray Foam Insulation in Gonzales has to account for low, wet ground. The city sits at roughly 10 feet above sea level, so groundwater is close to the surface and crawl spaces stay damp. Gonzales also has a long building history: it was subdivided in 1906, incorporated as a village in 1922 and became a city in 1977, so its housing ranges from early 20th century cottages to brand new subdivisions.
Older homes near the center
Older raised houses and cottages often have open crawl spaces with little or no floor insulation, or old batts that have fallen. Closing and drying the crawl space, or foaming the underside of the floor, makes floors warmer in winter and cuts the musty smell in summer.
Newer subdivisions
Newer slab homes on the edges of town are mostly about the attic. Ducts run through it, and an attic at 130F in July is a heavy load for any air conditioner. Sealing the attic floor and adding depth, or foaming the roof deck, are both on the table.
A note on ducts in low, humid towns
In a humid town at this elevation, ductwork in a vented attic or a vented crawl space can sweat. Cool supply ducts meet damp air, water condenses on the outside of the duct, and it drips onto ceilings or into the crawl space. Better duct insulation helps, but taking the damp air away helps more: a sealed attic or a closed crawl space puts the ducts in drier air. When we see sweating ducts or stained ceiling spots under supply registers, we point them out and explain which fix fits your house. Spray foam insulation contractors who skip the ducts miss one of the biggest moisture sources in local homes.
Wind
Wikipedia notes that Gustav brought 80+ mph winds to Gonzales in 2008 with gusts over 100 mph. After a storm, we look for roof leaks that wet the attic insulation before adding anything new. Get a free estimate
Gonzales Facts
- Low elevation. Gonzales sits at about 10 feet above sea level (Wikipedia).
- Long history. The town was subdivided in 1906, became a village in 1922 and a city in 1977 (Wikipedia).
- Gustav winds. Hurricane Gustav brought winds over 80 mph and gusts above 100 mph to Gonzales in September 2008 (Wikipedia).
Gonzales Questions
My crawl space is always damp. What can be done?
Start with drainage and a ground liner. If the space can be closed, encapsulation with foam on the walls is the next step.
Do you work on newer homes too?
Yes. Most newer Gonzales homes need attic sealing and depth, not a full overhaul.
Should I check my attic after a storm?
Yes. Wet insulation from a roof leak should be dried out or replaced.
Why are there water stains around my ceiling vents?
Often condensation on ducts in a humid attic. Sealing the attic or improving duct insulation usually stops it. We check during the visit.
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