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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
Elevating appliances is an effective way to protect them from flood damage.
If you are putting your AC unit on a platform, it is crucial to ensure that the platform can withstand a rough storm and that the unit is secured on the platform. Hurricane straps are a straightforward way to ensure the unit will stay secure throughout a storm. They are very inexpensive to install and require no maintenance if installed correctly.
Elevating your air conditioning unit can protect it from potential flood waters
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture
