Attic Insulation in New Orleans

What We Offer

Keeping It Cool Heating & Air is a full-service attic insulation contractor serving New Orleans and the surrounding metro. We install and top up blown-in cellulose and fiberglass, lay batt insulation in kneewalls and rim joists, roll out radiant barriers over rafters, seal recessed lights and top plates, and repair insulation damaged by roof leaks, rodents, or Hurricane Ida-era wind events. Every project starts with a free attic inspection and a written R-value report so you know exactly what you have — and what you'll gain.

New Orleans attics routinely hit 130–150°F between June and September. Once that heat load pushes past your existing insulation, it radiates straight into ceilings, spikes your AC runtime, and drives condensation on duct boots. The U.S. Department of Energy's Climate Zone 2A recommendation for our region is R-38 to R-49 in the attic — yet most homes we inspect in Mid-City, Gentilly, Kenner, and the Westbank measure R-11 to R-19, often compressed and settled below spec.

Attic insulation is one of the more practical envelope upgrades for a New Orleans home. Incentive programs change over time — the federal 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and Entergy efficiency programs are worth checking against current terms before you budget. Savings vary with your home's construction, existing insulation, duct condition and how the system runs, so we assess the attic rather than promise a percentage.

Insulation without air sealing leaves money in the attic. Before we blow in a single inch, we seal attic bypasses — top plates, chimney chases, plumbing stacks, wiring penetrations, and can lights — with fire-rated caulk and foam. That step alone cuts humid outdoor air infiltration, protects your ductwork, and prevents the moldy-attic problems common in shotgun homes, camelbacks, and mid-century ranches across Greater New Orleans.

We also handle post-storm insulation repair. If your roof was tarped after a hurricane, if squirrels or roof rats have nested above your ceiling, or if you can smell mildew when you open the attic hatch, we'll remove contaminated material, sanitize the deck, and reinsulate to current code — coordinating with your roofer and insurance adjuster when needed.