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Pine Grove Electrical Supply
(985) 893-4003
Acadian Structural Solutions
(985) 641-5794
Dixieland Forest Corp.
(985) 892-3210
Jones Design Builders LLC
(225) 635-9002
Acoustical Ceiling Supply Co.
(504) 885-2562
Southland Plumbing Supply
(504) 782-0746
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Energy Loss Through Recessed Lights
Each non-IC rated recessed light that is not insulated or air sealed creates a nearly two square foot thermal hole in your ceiling.
Thermostat ON or AUTO?
Ever walked into your home and it feels like someone just took a shower? The air is heavy and muggy…
If so, then you know the first thing you do is quickly google the number of your local AC repair company. Of course, your next thought, “Please don’t let this be an major expensive fix”.
Bleach does NOT kill MOLD!
A well-known expert in our area, when interviewed on a local New Orleans radio station, recently said, “When you have a mold problem, simply wash down the affected area with diluted bleach.”
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How do I know if I am hiring a good contractor or subcontractor?
When hiring a (sub)contractor, make sure to check our list of Home Improvement professionals. Check out other jobs that the contractor has completed and speak with past customers to see if they were satisfied with the contractor’s work.
FAQs: Things to Know if your Home has been Flooded, By Guest Blogger, RJ Cavalier
We are excited to introduce our guest blogger, RJ Cavalier ! RJ has been an invaluable resource to many during the recent natural disasters. He is a tenured construction management professional with vast experience in remodel and new construction for both residential and commercial industries, and disaster recovery.
What about cabinets? Should they be removed?
Unfortunately, this is a question that is hard for people. I say, “ALL lower cabinets need to go”. If someone says different, you are more than welcome to take your chances. Sheetrock wicks moisture, and in doing so it gets between the Rock and the back of the cabinet as well as below the cabinet.
Portable Generator Usage Tips
Many people turn to a portable generator for a temporary solution without knowing the risks.
What are the names of products to address sanitizing my home from flood waters and preventing mold growth?
Best Products To Sanitize My Home From Flood Waters
1. Diluted Bleach (1 cup bleach to 1 gallon of water) is a good disinfectant and will help sanitize all surfaces that had Condition 3 flood waters. Agitating all surfaces with a scrub brush is necessary.
Flood damaged walls with spray foam insulation
Question: I have spray foam insulation in my walls, but I don’t know if it’s open cell or closed cell spray foam. How can I tell the difference and how do I address the moisture?
I only had 3″ of flood water do I need to remove sheetrock?
Question: My friend in Albany had 3 inches of flood water in his garage and utility room. Does he need to be concerned with the Sheetrock? The garage has concrete floor and the utility room tile flooring.
NORMI Letter of Clearance/Documentation
This program is designed specifically for HOMEOWNERS or PROPERTY OWNERS who choose to do any or all of the work themselves. You may utilize the services of professionals and it will not affect the value of this document. This document verifies that the following work has been completed in accordance with the clearance requirements.
Flood Damaged Fireplaces and Log Sets
Depending on the age of your home there is a high likelihood that if you have a fireplace it’s a pre-fabricated metal fireplace box. If not the metal box then it has to be a masonry fireplace.
FLOODING: Vapor Barriers and Mold
My in-laws took approximately 12 inches of water in their single story 3,200 square foot home. The home was gutted as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we only recently noticed, more than two weeks later, that we did not think to remove the vapor barrier strip located on the inside base of all exterior walls.
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