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) 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 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 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 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 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) 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 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) 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 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 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 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 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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Gulf Coast Roofing Guide 2025 — Smarter Repairs, FORTIFIED® Upgrades, and Straight Answers for LA & MS Homeowners Gulf Coast roofs work harder than most. Heat and humidity stress sealants, salt shortens the life of metals, and wind-driven...
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FORTIFIED™ Roof Replacement in St. Rose, LA (Sealed Deck + IKO Cambridge Class 3, Dual Black) Homes in St. Rose face intense Gulf Coast winds, heat, and sudden downpours. For this single-family residence in St. Charles Parish, the homeowner chose...
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Who Really Applies Roof Insurance Discounts in Louisiana & Mississippi — And How They’re Calculated In Louisiana and Mississippi, most insurers apply mitigation credits to the wind slice of your homeowners premium, not the entire bill...
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Non-Insulated Flat Pan Patio Cover in LaPlace, Louisiana Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC) installed a Southern Shademaker heavy-duty, non-insulated flat pan aluminum patio cover for a homeowner in LaPlace, LA. The goal was simple — provide...
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Documents for Insurer — Your 1-Page Storm Photo Claim Checklist When a storm hits the Gulf Coast, the difference between a smooth insurance claim and weeks of back-and-forth often comes down to documentation. This article shows you exactly what...
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Why This Slidell Homeowner Chose a FORTIFIED™ Roof In Slidell, LA, a roof isn’t just about looks — it’s about lasting through hurricane winds, pounding rain, and Gulf Coast humidity. This homeowner chose a certified FORTIFIED™ Roof with IKO...
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When to Replace Your Roof in Southeast Louisiana & the Mississippi Gulf Coast On the Gulf Coast, roofs work harder and age faster — wind-driven rain, salt-tinged air, intense sunlight, and high humidity stress every layer from the deck and...
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