Sunroom Installation in Waggaman, LA — Thermal Three Glass Room
Sunroom Installation in Waggaman, LA — Thermal Three Glass Room
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Jefferson Parish Secures CRS Class 3 — Up to 35% NFIP Discount on Flood Insurance
Jefferson Parish Secures CRS Class 3 — Up to 35% NFIP Discount on Flood Insurance
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Mississippi Windpool to Raise Rates by 16% on January 1, 2026 — What Gulf Coast Homeowners Can Do Right Now
Mississippi Windpool to Raise Rates by 16% on January 1, 2026 — What Gulf Coast Homeowners Can Do Right Now
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Vinyl Siding Replacement & Window Upgrade in Slidell, LA
Vinyl Siding Replacement & Window Upgrade in Slidell, LA A weathertight exterior in Slidell demands the right system — not just a color change. This case study covers vinyl siding replacement in Slidell, LA paired with vinyl window...
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Cold Snap Alert for Louisiana & the Mississippi Gulf Coast — How to Protect Your Roof, Porch Enclosures, Sunrooms, and Plumbing Before the Freeze
Cold Snap Alert for Louisiana & the Mississippi Gulf Coast — How to Protect Your Roof, Porch Enclosures, Sunrooms, and Plumbing Before the Freeze A sharp cold front is on the way. Use this step-by-step guide to winterize roof penetrations...
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Glass Room Enclosure in Covington, LA — Convert Your Screened Porch into a Four-Season Sunroom
Glass Room Enclosure in Covington, LA — Convert Your Screened Porch into a Four-Season Sunroom A case study of a screened-porch-to-sunroom conversion in Covington, Louisiana featuring Low-E/argon windows, an insulated base system, and comfort...
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Louisiana Likely to Finish the 2025 Hurricane Season Quietly — A Gulf Coast Homeowner’s Guide
Louisiana Likely to Finish the 2025 Hurricane Season Quietly — A Gulf Coast Homeowner’s Guide Late-season outlook for the Gulf Coast — why Louisiana’s tropical risk usually fades in November, what weather to watch instead, and how to turn a calm...
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Patio Roof Panels — Flat-Pan vs W-Pan vs Insulated
Patio Roof Panels — Flat-Pan vs W-Pan vs Insulated If you are weighing a flat-pan vs insulated patio roof — and where W-pan panels fit — you’re likely balancing four essentials: rain noise, heat reduction, span capacity, and budget. On the Gulf...
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Apartment Carport Replacement in Baton Rouge, LA — Southern Shademaker Flat-Pan Aluminum Carport (17 ft × 90 ft)
Apartment Carport Replacement in Baton Rouge, LA — Southern Shademaker Flat-Pan Aluminum Carport (17 ft × 90 ft) After a storm damaged the apartment community’s carport in Baton Rouge, the insurance carrier asked us to coordinate the replacement...
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James Hardie Siding in Kenner, LA — Hardie Plank® Fiber-Cement Siding Replacement
James Hardie Siding in Kenner, LA — Hardie Plank® Fiber-Cement Siding Replacement Looking for James Hardie siding in Kenner, LA that stands up to Gulf Coast weather and boosts curb appeal without heavy maintenance? This case study walks through a...
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Permits & HOA Checklist for Enclosures and Patio Covers
Permits & HOA Checklist for Enclosures and Patio Covers Getting your outdoor project approved is half planning and half paperwork. This long-form guide walks you through screen enclosure permits, patio cover permit requirements, HOA...
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Sunroom Roof Replacement in New Orleans — Glass Room, Patio Cover & Carport
Sunroom Roof Replacement in New Orleans — Glass Room, Patio Cover & Carport A recent storm damaged the roof over a 14′ × 20′ glass room in New Orleans. Our team removed failed components and rebuilt the assembly with 3″ insulated, foam-filled...
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Flat Pan Patio Cover in Denham Springs, LA — Heavy-Duty Aluminum, Full Gutters
Flat Pan Patio Cover in Denham Springs, LA — Heavy-Duty Aluminum, Full Gutters Looking for a flat pan patio cover in Denham Springs that tames Gulf Coast heat and sudden showers without constant upkeep? Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC)...
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Roof Replacement in Pearl River, Louisiana — Atlas Pinnacle® Pristine HP42 (Coastal Granite)
Roof Replacement in Pearl River, Louisiana — Atlas Pinnacle® Pristine HP42 (Coastal Granite) Planning a roof replacement on the Northshore? Homes in St. Tammany Parish face Gulf Coast heat, wind-driven rain, and sudden downpours. For this project...
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Insulated Patio Cover in LaPlace, Louisiana — 3″ Foam Roof, Dark Bronze Aluminum
Insulated Patio Cover in LaPlace, Louisiana — 3″ Foam Roof, Dark Bronze Aluminum Looking for an insulated patio cover in LaPlace, Louisiana? This article reviews a recent SHIC project — a foam-insulated patio cover that delivers cooler shade...
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FORTIFIED™ Roof Replacement in Slidell, Louisiana — Sealed Deck + Atlas Pinnacle® Pristine HP42® (Morning Harvest)
FORTIFIED™ Roof Replacement in Slidell, Louisiana — Sealed Deck + Atlas Pinnacle® Pristine HP42® (Morning Harvest) Homes in Slidell face Gulf Coast wind-driven rain, heat, and sudden storms. For this single-story brick home, Southern Home...
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Outdoor Kitchen + Screen Room — Heat, Grease & Clearances
Outdoor Kitchen + Screen Room — Heat, Grease & Clearances A screened outdoor kitchen combines the best parts of Gulf Coast living — shade, breeze, and bug control — with the convenience of a real cook station. But put a hot grill inside an...
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Screen Doors & Hardware — Closers, Latches, Seals
Screen Doors & Hardware — Closers, Latches, Seals If you love a breezy, bug-free patio, the screen door is the part you touch every day — and the first thing that squeaks, slams, or drifts out of adjustment if it’s not built and tuned...
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Screen Mesh Guide: Standard vs Pet-Resistant, Solar, and No-See-Um
Screen Mesh Guide: Standard vs Pet-Resistant, Solar, and No-See-Um If you want a breezy outdoor room without the bugs, the screen mesh you choose will make or break the experience. This guide explains materials, openness, visibility, airflow, and...
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Screen Enclosure in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Custom Aluminum Rooms
Screen Enclosure in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Custom Aluminum Rooms Need a screened outdoor space that keeps mosquitoes out while letting Gulf Coast breezes in? For this Baton Rouge home, Southern Home Improvement Center built two aluminum screen...
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