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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.
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The main advantage of using foam instead of mortar is that foam is lightweight and provides strong adhesion without needing to put fastener holes in the roof. Foam is also more wind resistant than mortar, and roofs that use foam will have significantly less tile uplift than roofs that use mortar.
Hurricane straps tighten tile roof ridges because they tend to fail around the perimeter, where wind uplift is more severe during a high wind event.
A synthetic underlayment provides additional protection to the home in the event any water pools on the roof. This additional membrane prevents any water from leaking into the home.
Soffits allow cool air in, and ridge vents pull hot air out. Ridge vents are a breathable weather barrier that prevents rain, snow, and insect infiltration.
A roll ridge vent system helps to protect residential roofing from the deteriorating effects of excess heat and moisture build-up.
Soffits cover the underside of your roof, allowing outside air in, which helps ventilate your attic.
A building’s soffit is a common weak point in the building envelope during a high wind event. When soffits blow off, the wind blows rain into the building causing damage. Fastening the soffit panels instead of friction fitting them is recommended to avoid this.
