St. Bernard Parish seat
Spray Foam Insulation in Chalmette, LA
A town rebuilt after the 2005 surge.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quotes with material, depth and R-value
- Under-floor, attic and moisture problems checked first
Rebuilt After the Surge
Spray Foam Insulation in Chalmette often means homes that were rebuilt. Katrina's roughly 25-foot surge overflowed through the MRGO canal and flooded most of the town 14 to 15 feet deep in places. Chalmette had 32,069 residents in 2000, 16,751 in 2010 and 21,562 in 2020, so much of the town was gutted, rebuilt or replaced.
What we find in rebuilt homes
Rebuilds after 2005 were done fast, by many crews. We often find attics with uneven insulation, walls with missing batts behind outlets, and raised homes with nothing under the floor. Filling those gaps makes a big difference.
Raised homes
Some owners raised their homes when they rebuilt. A highly raised home has its whole first floor exposed underneath. Closed-cell foam under the subfloor seals and insulates it, and does not soak up water.
Checking a rebuild
On a rebuilt Chalmette house, we look at a few things. In the attic: is the insulation an even depth, and are the hatch and lights sealed? In the walls: do outlets on outside walls feel cold or leak air? Under a raised floor: is there insulation at all? Small gaps add up. Fixing them is usually a matter of air sealing and topping up rather than tearing anything out. We write each item down with a price so you can decide what to do now and what to leave.
River side
Wikipedia notes the river side near Paris Road and St. Bernard Highway was the least damaged part of Chalmette in 2005. Older homes there may still have original insulation, which is usually thin. Get a free estimate
Chalmette Facts
- 2005 surge. Katrina's roughly 25-foot surge flooded most of Chalmette, up to 14 to 15 feet deep in places (Wikipedia).
- Population swing. Chalmette had 32,069 residents in 2000, 16,751 in 2010 and 21,562 in 2020 (Wikipedia).
- Parish seat. Chalmette is the St. Bernard Parish seat, at about 3 feet of elevation (Wikipedia).
Chalmette Questions
My house was rebuilt after Katrina. Is the insulation okay?
Often it is incomplete. We check the attic, walls and floor.
How do you insulate a highly raised home?
Closed-cell foam under the first floor, with a protective covering if needed.
Do you work in Meraux and Arabi?
Yes.
Is open-cell foam okay in Chalmette attics?
Under a dry roof deck, yes. Not under floors.
Can you check a rebuilt house without opening walls?
Mostly yes. We look from the attic and under the floor and check outlets and switch plates for air leaks.
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