Sugar-mill town on low ground
Spray Foam Insulation in Montegut, LA
Homes a few feet above sea level, built for heat and water.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote with material, depth and R-value for each area
- Leaks, moisture and termite signs checked before anything is covered
Homes Eight Feet Above the Gulf
Spray Foam Insulation in Montegut works in one of the lowest communities we serve. Montegut grew around a sugar mill founded in 1883 and got its post office in 1885, named for Gabriel Montegut of Houma. The 1941 WPA guide to Louisiana recorded its elevation at 8 feet. It had 1,465 residents in the 2020 census, and it was the main filming location for the 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild.
Built for water
At that elevation, homes here have to deal with water. Many are raised, and the underside of the floor is exposed to humid air and sometimes to standing water. Batts stapled under those floors rarely last. Closed-cell foam bonds to the subfloor, seals out humid air and does not soak up water.
Attics and heat
Montegut shares Houma's climate, and the Houma normals show July highs averaging 91.3F. An attic with little insulation lets that heat through to the rooms below. Sealing and blowing insulation to at least R-38 is a straightforward fix.
Storm damage
Lower Terrebonne took heavy damage from Hurricane Ida in 2021. If your home was repaired and the insulation was not replaced, it is worth checking for damp or matted material.
Termites
Formosan termites are active in south Louisiana. We leave inspection gaps on piers and walls so your termite company can still see them.
Getting under the house
Clearance under older raised homes varies a lot. We check it on the visit and price the work for the access you have.
Get a free estimate or call (985) 466-8109 to set up a visit in Montegut.
What to Know in Montegut
- Sugar mill town. Montegut developed around a sugar mill founded in 1883; its post office opened in 1885.
- Low elevation. The 1941 WPA guide to Louisiana recorded Montegut's elevation as 8 feet.
- Termite risk. LSU AgCenter calls the Formosan termite the most destructive insect in Louisiana, found in about half of the parishes.
Montegut Questions
Our house in Montegut is raised. How do we keep the floor from feeling damp?
Closed-cell foam on the underside of the subfloor stops humid air from coming through. Old batts should come out first.
Is it worth insulating a house this close to the coast?
Yes. The heat and humidity are constant, and good insulation and sealing cut cooling costs year-round.
Do you work in Montegut?
Yes, it is in our Terrebonne Parish service area.
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