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Project Spotlight: Industrial Materials Facility

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:19:03 GMT

This industrial facility needed a dependable insulation solution to help protect its building envelope and create a more controlled interior environment.

Industrial spaces can experience significant heat gain and temperature fluctuations, especially in Louisiana's climate. Spray foam provided a way to insulate the structure while also addressing air movement and moisture concerns.

Project Challenge

The facility needed to improve its thermal performance while reducing heat transfer through the building envelope. Because large industrial structures can experience significant air movement and temperature fluctuations, controlling air infiltration and condensation was also an important consideration.

Thermo-Guard Solution

Thermo-Guard installed closed-cell spray foam insulation throughout the designated areas of the facility. The foam was applied directly to the building surfaces to create a continuous insulation layer while sealing gaps and irregular areas that can allow unwanted air movement through the structure.

Results

Improved the building's thermal performance.
Helped reduce heat transfer into the facility.
Improved temperature consistency within the insulated areas.
Added an air-sealing and moisture-resistant insulation layer for additional building protection.

Technical Note

Closed-cell spray foam provides approximately R-7 per inch and acts as both an air barrier and moisture-resistant insulation. Its high density and low permeability make it particularly well suited for industrial and metal structures where condensation control and durability are important.

Quick Takeaway

Industrial buildings need more than insulation—they need an insulation system that can stand up to heat, humidity, air movement, and demanding working conditions.

Project Spotlight: Large Residential Home

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:05:57 GMT

This large residential property in East Feliciana Parish required an insulation system built for long-term performance—not just short-term comfort.

With a substantial home and property to maintain, the homeowner wanted an insulation solution that could help improve efficiency, comfort, and durability while allowing more time and attention to be spent on the things that matter.

Project Challenge

The home required insulation across multiple areas to create a more complete and consistent thermal envelope. The goal was to improve energy efficiency and indoor comfort while reducing heat transfer and providing an insulation system designed for long-term performance.

Thermo-Guard Solution

Thermo-Guard installed a full open-cell spray foam insulation envelope throughout the designated areas of the residence. The project included 3" average open-cell spray foam across 3,311 sq. ft. of walls, 6" average open-cell spray foam across 4,269 sq. ft. of roofline, and 3" average open-cell spray foam across 1,035 sq. ft. of ceiling deck at the rear porch/carport area. Total spray foam coverage was approximately 8,615 sq. ft.

Results

Created a more complete and consistent insulated building envelope.
Reduced uncontrolled air movement through insulated walls and roofline.
Helped improve year-round indoor comfort.
Reduced the amount of heat entering the home through the roofline.
Added a long-term insulation solution designed to help the homeowner spend less time worrying about a warm house and high energy bills.

Technical Note

Open-cell spray foam typically provides approximately R-3.5 to R-3.9 per inch and expands to fill irregular areas and gaps within the building envelope. The 6" roofline application provides approximately R-21 to R-23 of insulation value, while the 3" wall application provides approximately R-10.5 to R-12.

Quick Takeaway

For a large home, a complete spray foam envelope can provide the long-term comfort, efficiency, and air sealing needed to make the property easier to maintain—and let the homeowner focus on more important things.

Project Spotlight: Residential Covered Porch

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:24:09 GMT

This residential project focused on an often-overlooked area of the home; a covered porch.

Because the porch sits directly against the home, heat from the porch roof can transfer into the space below and toward the adjoining living area. The goal was to make the porch more comfortable while helping reduce unwanted heat transfer into the home.

Project Challenge

The underside of the porch was open to the outside rather than enclosed, allowing heat from the porch roof to transfer downward into the gathering space and toward the home. The customer wanted the porch to be more comfortable for relaxing, entertaining, and outdoor gatherings without enclosing the space.

Thermo-Guard Solution

Thermo-Guard applied closed-cell spray foam insulation to the underside of the residential porch, creating a continuous insulated layer across the underside of the overhead structure. The foam was installed directly beneath the porch roof to help slow heat transfer from the roof surface into the space below.

Results

Helps reduce radiant and conductive heat transfer from the porch roof.
Creates a more comfortable environment underneath the porch.
Makes the space more enjoyable for gatherings, entertaining, and relaxing.
Adds durable insulation to an area that is often left exposed and untreated.

Technical Note

Closed-cell spray foam provides high insulation value per inch while also helping limit air movement and moisture intrusion. For an open-sided porch, insulation cannot eliminate outdoor temperatures, but treating the underside of the roof can significantly reduce heat transfer from the overhead surface.

Quick Takeaway

Even an open porch can benefit from insulation. Treating the underside of the roof of a covered porch helps make the space below more comfortable without enclosing the porch.

Project Spotlight: Water Facility

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:15:42 GMT

A municipal water facility in Paincourtville needed insulation to help protect its interior environment and equipment from Louisiana’s heat, humidity, and temperature fluctuations.

The pumping facility required a durable insulation system that could provide thermal protection while also helping control air movement and moisture around the building envelope.

Project Challenge

The pumping facility needed to maintain a more controlled interior environment while reducing heat transfer through the building's walls and roofline. Because the facility is located in Louisiana's hot, humid climate, protection against condensation and moisture concerns was also an important consideration.

Thermo-Guard Solution

Thermo-Guard installed an average of 2" of closed-cell spray foam insulation throughout the designated walls and roofline. The foam was applied directly to the building surfaces to create a continuous insulated envelope that improves thermal performance and air sealing while minimizing gaps and thermal breaks.

Results

Reduces heat transfer through the building envelope.
Improves temperature control inside the facility.
Helps control air infiltration and condensation around the insulated surfaces.
Adds a durable insulation system designed to perform in Louisiana’s demanding climate.

Technical Note

Closed-cell spray foam provides approximately R-7 per inch while also functioning as an air barrier and moisture-resistant insulation. At an average 2" thickness, the installed foam provides approximately R-14 of insulation value, helping improve thermal performance in a high-humidity environment.

Quick Takeaway

Closed-cell spray foam provides durable thermal and moisture control for critical utility and industrial spaces where maintaining a more stable interior environment matters.

Solar Project Spotlight: Local Grocery Store

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:14:57 GMT

A local grocery store needed a more resilient energy solution to help protect its operations during severe weather and unexpected utility outages. Working with EcoBuild , the store implemented a solar and energy storage system designed to support critical equipment and maintain business continuity when grid power is unavailable.

Project Challenge

As a locally operated grocery store, maintaining reliable refrigeration and uninterrupted operations is essential to serving the community. Utility outages can affect refrigeration, lighting, and checkout systems, making business continuity an important consideration during severe weather events. The store sought a solution that would help support critical operations and reduce the impact of unexpected power disruptions.

EcoBuild Solution

A resilient energy system was designed to support refrigeration, lighting, point-of-sale systems, and other essential operations during utility outages. By reducing dependence on the electrical grid, the store is better positioned to remain operational during severe weather events, helping protect inventory and continue serving customers when power interruptions occur.

Expected Benefits & Results

Reduced risk of inventory loss and product spoilage
Improved business continuity during storms and outages
Protection of refrigerated and frozen goods
Ability to continue serving customers when competitors may be forced to close

Businesses that remain operational during emergencies often become valuable community resources, providing access to essential goods when they are needed most.

Technical Note

Solar energy paired with energy storage can provide businesses with a way to support critical electrical loads when utility power is unavailable. For facilities such as grocery stores, maintaining power to refrigeration and other essential systems can be an important part of business continuity planning.

Quick Takeaway

For businesses that rely on refrigeration, equipment, or other critical electrical systems, solar and energy storage can provide added resilience during severe weather and unexpected utility outages.

Project Spotlight: Mechanics Shop

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:38:47 GMT

This mechanics shop in Baton Rouge was expanding its operations by combining the office and shop into one building, bringing everything under one roof for a more efficient workflow.

Before installing a new HVAC system, the existing metal building needed insulation to improve comfort, energy efficiency, and condensation control. As a working mechanics shop, the space also contained equipment and tools that needed to be protected throughout the installation.

Project Challenge

The 30' × 50' × 14' metal building, with a roofline reaching a 16' peak, needed an insulation solution capable of addressing heat transfer and moisture concerns before the new HVAC system was installed. As a working mechanics shop, the space also contained equipment and tools that needed to be protected throughout the installation.

Thermo-Guard Solution

Our team installed 1.5" of closed-cell spray foam insulation on the walls and along the roofline, creating a continuous insulated building envelope for enhanced thermal performance, air sealing, and moisture control.

Carefully protected the Atlas vehicle lift, shop floors, tools, and surrounding equipment throughout the installation to keep the workspace clean and undamaged while work was completed.

Results

Creates a tighter, more energy-efficient building envelope, reducing heat transfer and helping the new HVAC system operate more efficiently.
Improves year-round comfort for technicians working inside the shop.
Helps protect the building against moisture intrusion and condensation common in metal structures.

Technical Note

Closed-cell spray foam provides approximately R-7 per inch while serving as both an air barrier and a moisture-resistant insulation. Its high insulation value and moisture-control properties make it well suited for metal buildings where controlling heat gain and condensation is important, especially in Louisiana's hot, humid climate.

Quick Takeaway

Insulating a metal building before installing HVAC allows the system to perform more efficiently from day one while improving comfort, reducing energy costs, and helping protect the structure from moisture-related issues.

Project Spotlight: Rapid Fireproofing Solution

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:23:10 GMT

When an industrial facility needed to add a 1-hour-in-3-hour fire-rated firewall, minimizing disruption to ongoing production was a major priority.

Traditional firewall construction could have required significant reconstruction, extended downtime, and the loss of usable space. The facility needed a fire protection solution that could be installed quickly while allowing production to continue.

Project Challenge

The customer needed a 1-hour-in-3-hour fire-rated firewall while keeping the facility operational. Finding a solution that could provide the required fire protection without major reconstruction or prolonged interruption to production was critical.

Thermo-Guard Solution

Thermo-Guard applied spray-applied cementitious fireproofing (Monokote MK-6 HY) directly to the existing metal structure, creating the required fire-rated assembly without the need for extensive reconstruction. The entire scope was completed in just two days, minimizing disruption and allowing production to continue.

Results

Passed Fire Marshal inspection the very next day.
Allowed production to resume immediately.
Avoided extended downtime and major reconstruction.
Preserved usable space within the facility.
Provided a faster, more efficient alternative to traditional firewall construction.
Cost approximately half as much as traditional firewall construction.

Technical Note

Cementitious fireproofing creates a physical fire-resistant barrier and can be applied directly to structural components in many industrial and commercial applications. Intumescent coatings are another fireproofing option; they expand when exposed to heat and can provide fire protection with a thinner profile, making them useful where aesthetics or limited clearance are important considerations.

Quick Takeaway

Fireproofing can provide a faster, more cost-effective way to achieve required fire protection while minimizing disruption to an existing facility. Selecting the right system and product can help avoid extensive reconstruction and keep valuable operations moving.

thermoguard-industrial

Project Spotlight: Industrial Materials Facility

This industrial facility needed a dependable insulation solution to help protect its building envelope and create a more controlled interior environment.

Industrial spaces can experience significant heat gain and temperature fluctuations, especially in Louisiana's climate. Spray foam provided a way to insulate the structure while also addressing air movement and moisture concerns.

Project Challenge

Thermo-Guard Solution

Results

Technical Note

Quick Takeaway

Project Spotlight: Large Residential Home

This large residential property in East Feliciana Parish required an insulation system built for long-term performance—not just short-term comfort.

With a substantial home and property to maintain, the homeowner wanted an insulation solution that could help improve efficiency, comfort, and durability while allowing more time and attention to be spent on the things that matter.

Project Challenge

Thermo-Guard Solution

Results

Technical Note

Quick Takeaway

Project Spotlight: Residential Covered Porch

This residential project focused on an often-overlooked area of the home; a covered porch.

Because the porch sits directly against the home, heat from the porch roof can transfer into the space below and toward the adjoining living area. The goal was to make the porch more comfortable while helping reduce unwanted heat transfer into the home.

Project Challenge

Thermo-Guard Solution

Results

Technical Note

Quick Takeaway

Project Spotlight: Water Facility

A municipal water facility in Paincourtville needed insulation to help protect its interior environment and equipment from Louisiana’s heat, humidity, and temperature fluctuations.

The pumping facility required a durable insulation system that could provide thermal protection while also helping control air movement and moisture around the building envelope.

Project Challenge

Thermo-Guard Solution

Results

Technical Note

Quick Takeaway

Solar Project Spotlight: Local Grocery Store

Project Challenge

EcoBuild Solution

Expected Benefits & Results

Technical Note

Quick Takeaway

Project Spotlight: Mechanics Shop

This mechanics shop in Baton Rouge was expanding its operations by combining the office and shop into one building, bringing everything under one roof for a more efficient workflow.

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Before installing a new HVAC system, the existing metal building needed insulation to improve comfort, energy efficiency, and condensation control. As a working mechanics shop, the space also contained equipment and tools that needed to be protected throughout the installation.

Project Spotlight: Rapid Fireproofing Solution

When an industrial facility needed to add a 1-hour-in-3-hour fire-rated firewall, minimizing disruption to ongoing production was a major priority.

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Traditional firewall construction could have required significant reconstruction, extended downtime, and the loss of usable space. The facility needed a fire protection solution that could be installed quickly while allowing production to continue.