Lake Pontchartrain to the river
Spray Foam Insulation in Kenner, LA
Homes on drained and filled ground below sea level.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quotes with material, depth and R-value
- Under-floor, attic and moisture problems checked first
Homes on Filled Ground
Spray Foam Insulation in Kenner works on homes built on drained land. Kenner's official elevation is about 7 feet below sea level, and it runs from Lake Pontchartrain on the north to the Mississippi on the south. Wikipedia notes that developers began subdividing, draining and filling the northern swampland in the late 1950s. Population went from 5,535 in 1950 to 17,037 in 1960 and 66,382 in 1980.
What that means for a house
Most of Kenner's houses date from that 1960s and 1970s boom: slab ranches with low-slope roofs, the air handler in the attic, and attic insulation that has settled over decades. Sealing the attic floor and adding depth is the most common job; a sealed roof deck makes sense when the ducts are a big part of the problem.
Airport noise
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is inside Kenner city limits. Owners near the flight paths sometimes ask about foam for sound. Open-cell foam in walls and ceilings does dampen sound somewhat, but it is not a soundproofing system. We are clear about what it will and will not do.
Spray foam insulation cost in a Kenner ranch
For a typical Kenner ranch, the two common quotes look very different. Air sealing plus blown-in on the attic floor uses HomeGuide's attic ranges: air sealing at $350 to $3,000 and blown-in at $0.90 to $2.40 per square foot. Foam on the roof deck runs $1,500 to $9,000 in HomeGuide's guide. The first protects the rooms; the second protects the ducts too. We measure the attic, check the ducts and give you both prices in writing so the choice is clear.
Older Kenner
Minor Kenner founded the town in 1855 on three plantations near the river. The older river-side blocks hold raised homes that need under-floor work and attic sealing. Get a free estimate
Kenner Facts
- Below sea level. Kenner's official elevation is about 7 feet below sea level (Wikipedia).
- Filled swamp. Developers began subdividing, draining and filling northern swampland in the late 1950s (Wikipedia).
- Boom years. Kenner had 5,535 residents in 1950, 17,037 in 1960 and 66,382 in 1980 (Wikipedia).
- Airport city. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is inside Kenner city limits (Wikipedia).
Kenner Questions
Will spray foam block airport noise?
Open-cell foam reduces some sound, but it is not a full soundproofing system. Windows and doors are usually the weak points.
What is the most common job in Kenner?
Air sealing the attic and adding depth in 1960s and 1970s slab homes.
Do you work in Rivertown?
Yes, including older raised homes near the river.
Is closed-cell foam needed on a slab house?
Rarely. Open-cell under roofs and loose fill on attic floors are usually enough.
Which costs less, blown-in or a sealed attic?
Blown-in on the attic floor almost always costs less. A sealed attic costs more but also protects ducts and equipment in the attic.
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