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What Is a Blower Door Test and Why Does Your Louisiana Home Need One This Summer?
A blower door test is a diagnostic tool used to measure how airtight your home is. It involves placing a powerful fan in an exterior door frame, which pulls air out of the house to lower the pressure inside. As this happens, outside air flows in through unsealed cracks and
How Airtight Is Your Home? The Importance of Air Sealing For Hurricane Season
As hurricane season approaches the Gulf Coast, homeowners in Louisiana are right to prioritize protection. While much of the focus tends to fall on windows, roofs, and drainage, one often-overlooked but critical component of storm preparation is air sealing. Proper air sealing doesn’t just help reduce energy bills—it plays a
3 Reasons to Install a Solar Attic Fan Before Summer Starts
With summer around the corner, now is the perfect time to prepare your home for the heat. One of the most effective upgrades you can make is installing a solar attic fan. This energy-saving solution helps reduce attic temperatures, lowers your cooling costs, and protects your home from moisture buildup
Before the Heat Hits: Signs Your Attic Insulation Needs an Upgrade
Living in Louisiana means bracing for long stretches of intense heat and humidity, especially as summer approaches. One of the most critical yet often overlooked components in maintaining indoor comfort is attic insulation. Quality insulation acts as a barrier that reduces heat transfer between your attic and living spaces, helping
Is Your Old Insulation Doing More Harm Than Good? Here’s When to Replace It
Most homeowners assume that insulation, once installed, quietly does its job forever. But like many home materials, insulation has a shelf life—and in the hot, humid Louisiana climate, it can deteriorate faster than you think. If your energy bills are creeping up or your home can’t seem to stay comfortable
Cooler Attics, Lower Bills: How Solar Attic Fans Work in the Louisiana Heat
Living in Louisiana means dealing with sweltering heat and humidity, especially during the long summer months. One of the most overlooked sources of indoor heat is the attic. When attics aren’t properly ventilated, temperatures can soar past 150°F, creating a heat trap that makes your entire home harder to cool.