A 1960 subdivision
Spray Foam Insulation in Terrytown, LA
Homes from the early 1960s, below sea level.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quotes with material, depth and R-value
- Under-floor, attic and moisture problems checked first
A Planned 1960s Suburb
Spray Foam Insulation in Terrytown mostly involves homes from one era. Terrytown opened to the public on March 6, 1960, developed by Paul Kapelow, and its original homes were advertised for having all the plumbing in one wall, a new idea at the time. Population went from 13,832 in 1970 to 23,548 in 1980 and 25,278 in 2020.
Sixty-year-old attics
Homes from the 1960s usually have little attic insulation left by today's standards. Recessed lights, bath fans and wiring added over the years have opened holes in the ceiling. Sealing those and blowing to depth is the main job here.
Below sea level
Terrytown's official elevation is about 3 feet below sea level. Most homes are on slabs, so there is no crawl space, but the humid air finds its way into attics through soffits and gable vents. If your ducts are in the attic, foam on the roof deck may be worth pricing.
Spray foam insulation companies vs blown-in crews
Some spray foam insulation companies only quote foam. Some insulation companies only blow fill. In a Terrytown slab home, the right answer depends on the ducts. If the air handler and ducts are in the attic and they leak, a sealed attic with foam on the deck brings them inside. If ducts are in good shape, sealing the attic floor and blowing in cellulose or fiberglass to depth gives most of the benefit for less. We do both and price both, so you are not pushed toward one answer.
Plumbing in one wall
That one-wall plumbing design means one wall has a lot of penetrations through the top plate into the attic. We pay special attention to sealing that wall's top before insulation goes on. Get a free estimate
Terrytown Facts
- Opened in 1960. Terrytown opened to the public on March 6, 1960, as a subdivision developed by Paul Kapelow (Wikipedia).
- Plumbing in one wall. Original homes were showcased for having all their plumbing in one wall (Wikipedia).
- Below sea level. Terrytown's official elevation is about 3 feet below sea level (Wikipedia).
Terrytown Questions
What is the most common job in Terrytown?
Air sealing the attic and blowing in to depth.
Why seal the plumbing wall?
It has many pipe holes through the top plate into the attic, and they leak air.
Do you work in Gretna and Harvey too?
Yes, across the West Bank.
Should I foam the roof deck?
If ducts and the air handler are in the attic, it is worth pricing alongside blown-in.
Do you only do spray foam?
No. We also seal and blow in cellulose or fiberglass, and we price both when both fit.
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