Former Little Farms
Spray Foam Insulation in River Ridge, LA
Homes built fast in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quotes with material, depth and R-value
- Under-floor, attic and moisture problems checked first
Built Out by 1965
Spray Foam Insulation in River Ridge mostly means homes from a single building wave. Suburban building started in the early 1950s, helped by G.I. Bill financing, and by 1965 almost all the land between Harahan and Kenner was developed. The area, long known as Little Farms, was officially renamed River Ridge in 1974.
Sixty-year-old attics
Homes from that era often have 3 to 4 inches of old insulation that has settled and been disturbed by decades of wiring and cable runs. Air sealing those penetrations and adding depth is the most common job here.
Long lots and river land
River Ridge grew on French long-lot sugar plantations with narrow river frontage running deep inland. In 1849, the levee failed at the Sauve Providence plantation, and Sauve's Crevasse flooded land to the east. Low ground and a high water table mean crawl spaces under raised homes here stay damp.
Insulation contractors and older wiring
Homes from the 1950s often have wiring that has been added to and spliced over the decades. Insulation contractors should check junction boxes and splices in the attic before burying them. We look for open splices, loose boxes and old cloth-covered wire, and point out anything an electrician should see. Recessed lights that are not rated for insulation contact need a cover or a clearance zone. These checks take a few minutes and keep the attic safe once it is full of fill.
Jefferson Highway corridor
River Ridge runs along about 3 miles of Jefferson Highway between Harahan and Kenner. Homes near the highway sometimes benefit from wall and attic insulation for road noise as well as heat. Get a free estimate
River Ridge Facts
- Rapid build-out. Suburban building began in the early 1950s, and by 1965 almost all land between Harahan and Kenner was developed (Wikipedia).
- Name change. The area known as Little Farms was renamed River Ridge in 1974 (Wikipedia).
- Sauve's Crevasse. An 1849 levee failure at the Sauve Providence plantation flooded land to the east (Wikipedia).
River Ridge Questions
What is the typical job in River Ridge?
Air sealing and adding attic depth in 1950s and 1960s homes.
Should old insulation be removed first?
Only if it is wet, fouled or suspect vermiculite.
Can insulation help with highway noise?
Some. Dense walls and a sealed attic cut sound, but windows matter most.
Do you work along Jefferson Highway?
Yes, from Harahan to Kenner.
Do you check attic wiring before insulating?
Yes. We flag open splices, old wire and lights that need covers or clearance before we cover anything.
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