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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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Standing seam metal roofs can last for 40-70 years. Metal roofs can withstand harsh climates and winds up to 140 mph. They will also not collapse under their own weight during heavy rain.
Concealed-clip attachment, compared to an exposed-fastener system, has a much lower possibility of leakage. Additionally, this design ensures that the fasteners aren’t exposed to the elements which could cause them to fail over time. Exposed fasteners require hundreds or even thousands of fasteners and rubber grommets.
Standing seam metal roofs are an excellent investment to make for the home to survive a wildfire.
Heat reflective paint improves the insulation of the building by reflecting solar radiation eliminating solar heat before it can enter the building while also drawing out excess heat.
It can also help preserve your roof, protecting it from thermal shock and corrosion.
Heat reflective paint can make your building last longer, making it a more sustainable option.
The roof is fastened to resist winds up to 130 mph.
Made with an asphalt-saturated base mat, the synthetic underlayment is fortified with a mix of fiberglass. In addition to being very water resistant, it is also durable. It will not tear like traditional types of underlayment.
Soffits tend to rot if they are not taken care of. Fiber cement soffits provide the same function as traditional soffits. Still, they are water resistant, insect resistant, and will never rot.
Metal roofs can withstand high winds and last longer than other options
