Skip to main content
BuildX Pro
Close-up of two foil-faced rigid polyisocyanurate insulation boards joined at a rebated shiplap edge.

Photo: Sealle · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

How Much Does Polyisocyanurate Insulation Cost in New Orleans, Louisiana?

Supply and install rigid polyiso foam board insulation (1-2 in, foil faced) on walls, roof deck or basement, with taped seams and fasteners.

Polyisocyanurate Insulation in New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $1.83 to $4.12 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Polyisocyanurate Insulation in New Orleans, Louisiana

$1.83 – $4.12

per sq ft

Prices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for polyisocyanurate insulation.

National average: $2 – $4.50 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.56 – $3.50 per sq ft

    1-1/2 in. foil-faced polyiso board (around R-9), fastened to the surface, seams taped

  • Standard

    $1.83 – $4.12 per sq ft

    1-1/2 in. foil-faced polyiso board (around R-9), fastened with cap fasteners, all seams taped with foil tape

  • Premium

    $2.29 – $5.15 per sq ft

    1-1/2 in. foil-faced polyiso board (around R-9), fastened, seams taped, edges and penetrations sealed with foam

Cost Breakdown in New Orleans

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.86 – $1.91sq ft
Laborlabor$0.60 – $1.37sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.23 – $0.51sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.15 – $0.34sq ft
Prices adjusted for New Orleans local market conditions.

Polyisocyanurate Insulation photo examples

Cost Factors in New Orleans, Louisiana

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.91-$2.03 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.69-$1.57 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.24-$0.54 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.16-$0.36 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg

Material costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

References

Get Free Estimates in New Orleans

Connect with local polyisocyanurate insulation contractors in New Orleans for personalized quotes based on your specific project.

More Cost Intelligence for New Orleans