Next to the Lower 9th Ward
Spray Foam Insulation in Arabi, LA
Old homes and storm rebuilds in St. Bernard.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quotes with material, depth and R-value
- Under-floor, attic and moisture problems checked first
Old Arabi and Storm Rebuilds
Spray Foam Insulation in Arabi deals with old houses and storm-repaired ones. Arabi began as Stockyard Landing because of the stockyards and slaughterhouses there. It sits on the east bank between the Lower 9th Ward and Chalmette. Katrina's surge flooded all of Arabi in 2005, with water over 20 feet in some places.
Repeated storms
After Betsy in 1965, flooding covered most of Arabi except the higher ground near the river. In 2022, an EF3 tornado struck on March 22 and an EF2 on December 14. Roofs damaged in tornadoes let water into attics. If your roof was replaced, check that the insulation under it was too.
Old Arabi
The older river-side blocks hold raised homes that are older than most of the parish. Wikipedia notes that pool digs there have turned up old dishes from New Orleans hotels. Floors over open piers and empty walls are common. Closed-cell under the floor and dense-pack walls are the usual work.
What insulation cannot do after storms
Foam and fill do not make a house stormproof or floodproof. What they can do is keep the house comfortable and, if you pick closed-cell in low spots, leave less to tear out after water. We are straightforward about that. If a roof is weak or flashing is failing, fix it before adding insulation. If the space under the house floods often, closed-cell foam under the floor holds up better than batts, but the area will still need to dry out after water.
Smaller town now
Arabi had 10,248 residents in 1980, 3,635 in 2010 and 4,533 in 2020. Many homes are rebuilt or replaced, and we check rebuilds for gaps. Get a free estimate
Arabi Facts
- Katrina. Katrina's surge flooded all of Arabi in 2005, with water over 20 feet in some areas (Wikipedia).
- 2022 tornadoes. An EF3 tornado hit Arabi on March 22, 2022, and an EF2 on December 14, 2022 (Wikipedia).
- 1965 flood. After Betsy in 1965, flooding covered most of Arabi except higher ground near the river (Wikipedia).
Arabi Questions
My roof was replaced after the 2022 tornado. Should I check insulation?
Yes. Wet or disturbed insulation is common after roof damage.
Can you insulate an Old Arabi house?
Yes, mostly from the attic and under the floor.
Do you work in the Lower 9th Ward?
Yes, along with Arabi and Chalmette.
Is dense-pack possible in old board walls?
Usually, through small holes. We check the walls first.
Will closed-cell foam make my house floodproof?
No. It does not soak up water, so there is less to replace, but flooding still needs cleanup.
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