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LaHouse is a display of high-performance building practices to create more sustainable, resilient and healthy homes in the gulf region. The research-based facility is located on LSU's Baton Rouge campus and displays home-building techniques and solutions for Louisiana's unique climate. LaHouse is open weekdays from 10 am to 4:30 p.m. for self-guided tours or can be toured completely virtually.
Experience the Lahouse via virtual tour
Fiberglass columns are built to handle loads in addition to enhancing the looks of your home.
Fiberglass is the most durable column option for exterior applications.
Hurricane ties are used to prevent uplifting that often occurs during high winds. Hurricane ties better secure the roof to the frame of the home. They also evenly distribute the weight of the roof onto the frame of the home to prevent it from lifting off the home during high wind weather events.
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture
