Southeast Baton Rouge suburbs
Spray Foam Insulation in Old Jefferson, LA
Family homes along the Baton Rouge fault.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote listing foam type, thickness and R-value per area
- Ducts, moisture and termite clearances checked before we insulate
Family Homes on Moving Ground
Spray Foam Insulation in Old Jefferson mostly serves family homes. In 2000, 45.5% of households here had children under 18, and the population grew 24% from 2000 to 2010, from 5,631 to 6,980. The area is now part of the City of St. George.
The Baton Rouge fault
The Baton Rouge fault runs along Tiger Bend Road from Airline Highway to the Amite River and moves about 0.12 to 0.20 inches a year. Woodlawn High School's Tiger Bend campus was abandoned because of fault damage. Movement like that can crack slabs and open gaps at the base of walls and around doors and windows. Before we insulate, we look for those gaps; foam and sealants close them, but structural cracks need a structural look.
Attics
Most homes here are slab houses with the air handler in the attic. Sealing the attic floor and adding depth, or foaming the roof deck, are the usual paths. Families with kids in upstairs bedrooms tend to notice the difference first.
Insulation contractors and slab cracks
When insulation contractors look at a home near the fault, small cracks at the slab edge and gaps under door thresholds often show up. These let in air, insects and moisture. We seal small gaps with foam or sealant as part of the air sealing work. Larger cracks, doors that stick or walls that are pulling apart need a structural engineer's opinion before any insulation goes in, and we will tell you if we see signs like that. Insulation work is not a structural repair, and we keep the two separate on our quotes.
Garages
Rooms over garages are common here. Sealing and insulating that floor keeps the room cooler and keeps garage fumes out. Get a free estimate
Old Jefferson Facts
- Baton Rouge fault. The fault runs along Tiger Bend Road and moves about 0.12 to 0.20 inches a year (Wikipedia).
- Fault damage. Woodlawn High School's Tiger Bend campus was abandoned due to fault damage (Wikipedia).
- Growth. Population rose from 5,631 in 2000 to 6,980 in 2010, a 24.0% increase (Wikipedia).
Old Jefferson Questions
Does the fault affect insulation work?
It can open gaps around the base of walls and openings. We seal those, and point out cracks that need a structural opinion.
Why is my upstairs so much hotter?
Heat rises and the attic over it is the hottest space. Air sealing and more depth usually help.
Do you work in St. George?
Yes, including Old Jefferson, Oak Hills Place and Inniswold.
Will sealing cracks fix foundation movement?
No. Sealing stops air and pests. Movement or larger cracks need a structural opinion first.
Free Estimates in Old Jefferson, LA
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