Iberville Parish, on the river
Spray Foam Insulation in Plaquemine, LA
Historic homes near swamp and river.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote listing foam type, thickness and R-value per area
- Ducts, moisture and termite clearances checked before we insulate
Old River Town Homes
Spray Foam Insulation in Plaquemine often means older houses. The town was settled by 1775, has been a Louisiana Main Street City since 1993, and has ten properties on the National Register. It sits where Bayou Plaquemine meets the Mississippi at about 20 feet, with swampland to the west.
Raised homes and damp air
Many older Plaquemine homes are raised on piers or low foundations. Open crawl spaces near the bayou and the swamp pull in humid air. A ground liner, sealed vents where there is a foundation wall, and foam on the underside of the floor where there is not, keep framing drier and floors warmer.
Historic attics
Old attics often have little insulation, balloon-framed walls open to the attic, and old wiring. We seal the wall tops, check the wiring, and add depth. If the attic holds vermiculite, it gets tested before anyone touches it.
Working around old finishes
Old plaster walls, wood floors and trim are part of what makes Plaquemine's historic houses worth keeping. We avoid opening finished walls whenever possible. Attic work happens from the attic. Floor insulation and crawl space sealing happen from below. If walls need insulation, dense-pack cellulose can often be blown in through small holes from the outside under a lifted clapboard, then the board is put back. Where the National Register or Main Street rules apply to exterior changes, check with the town before we start; insulation from inside the house usually does not change the exterior at all.
The lock
The Plaquemine Lock, built from 1895 to 1909, was a prototype for the Panama Canal locks. Homes from that era are part of the town's fabric, and we are careful with them. Get a free estimate
Plaquemine Facts
- Historic town. Plaquemine was settled by 1775 and has been a Louisiana Main Street City since 1993, with ten National Register properties (Wikipedia).
- Bayou junction. The city sits where Bayou Plaquemine meets the Mississippi, at about 20 feet, with swampland to the west (Wikipedia).
- Plaquemine Lock. The lock, built 1895 to 1909, was a prototype for the Panama Canal locks (Wikipedia).
Plaquemine Questions
Can you insulate a historic raised house?
Yes, usually from below the floor and in the attic, without disturbing the finished rooms.
What about old wiring in the attic?
We check it. Knob-and-tube wiring should be evaluated by an electrician before insulation covers it.
Is my crawl space too wet for insulation?
If water stands there, drainage comes first. Then a liner and insulation.
Will you have to open my plaster walls?
Usually not. Most work happens from the attic and crawl space, and walls can often be filled from outside through small holes.
Free Estimates in Plaquemine, LA
Plaquemine: ask for a written estimate.
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