On the Pearl River
Spray Foam Insulation in Pearlington, MS
Raised and rebuilt homes at the Louisiana line, near Stennis Space Center.
- Free estimates after we look at the house
- Quotes list foam type, thickness and R-value for each area
- Roof leaks, damp wood and termite access checked before we spray
Insulating Homes at the State Line
Spray foam insulation in Pearlington is about rebuilt homes in wet country. Pearlington sits on U.S. 90 along the Pearl River at the Louisiana line. Katrina's eye passed directly over it on August 29, 2005, and a member of a relief coalition reported that all but two homes in town were destroyed. The surge reached 4.5 miles inland under 12 to 20 feet of water. Almost every house standing today has been built or rebuilt since then.
Raised floors
Many Pearlington homes now sit high. With the river, marsh and bayous all around, the air under those floors is humid most of the year. Closed-cell foam on the underside of the subfloor seals out that air and insulates in a single layer, and it handles occasional wetting far better than batts.
Attics and ducts
A rebuilt home with the air handler in the attic is a candidate for roof deck foam. If the ducts are in good shape and well sealed, a sealed ceiling plus blown-in fill to R-38 or more can do the job for less. We look and price both.
Shops and sheds
Rural lots near the river often have metal buildings for boats and equipment. Closed-cell foam keeps condensation from dripping on what is stored inside.
Stennis next door
In 1961, part of northern Pearlington was taken into the 125,000-acre acoustical buffer zone for what became NASA's Stennis Space Center. The houses that remain are south of that zone, close to the river. Get a free estimate
What to Know in Pearlington
- Katrina. Katrina's eye made direct contact with Pearlington on August 29, 2005; the surge reached 4.5 miles inland under 12 to 20 feet of water, and a relief coalition member reported all but two homes destroyed.
- Stennis buffer. In 1961 a section of northern Pearlington was acquired for the 125,000-acre acoustical buffer zone around what became NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center.
- Population. Pearlington is a census-designated place on U.S. 90 at the Pearl River and the Louisiana line; the 2020 census counted 1,153 people and 371 households.
- Zone and termites. Hancock County is in Climate Zone 2A, and Formosan subterranean termites are established in the county (MSU Extension).
Pearlington Questions
Is spray foam worth it on a raised house near the river?
Usually yes for the floor. Closed-cell foam stops humid air coming up through the subfloor and holds up to moisture better than batts.
Do you come out to Pearlington?
Yes, it is in our service area along with the rest of Hancock County.
What should I fix before insulating a raised floor?
Any plumbing leaks, damaged ducts under the house and loose or missing floor sheathing. Foam goes on clean, dry wood, and we point out anything that should be repaired first.
How long until we can use the house after floor foam?
Foam sprayed under a raised floor is outside the living space, but we still give you a cure and air-out time based on how the floor is built and how much foam goes on.
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