Thermo-Guard

What Thermo-Guard does

Thermo-Guard Industrial is a privately-held, licensed general contractor headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that provides energy-efficiency and building envelope services to the Gulf Coast region. The company was founded around 2005 and has operated for nearly two decades, serving both residential homeowners and commercial/industrial building owners. Its core offerings include spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation (open-cell and closed-cell), flat roofing systems (Duro Last thermoplastic single-ply membrane), metal roof retrofit (Duro-Shield), architectural shingles (Atlas Pinnacle Pristine), and fireproofing (Grace Monokote cementitious and DC-315 intumescent coatings), along with CMU block fill (Polymaster R501), blown fiberglass, and cellulose insulation. The company customizes project specifications to the building type and geography, leveraging manufacturer warranties of 15–20 years and certified inspections for commercial roofing work.

The business model is project-based, quote-driven installation services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers obtain free quotes via phone through a prominent call-to-action. The company does not sell standalone products — it installs third-party manufacturer products using its own employed crews. The go-to-market is direct-to-customer with a phone-first lead generation channel, supported by a basic website showcasing services and testimonials. There is no mobile app, no customer portal, no e-commerce, and no digital sales motion beyond the website. Revenue is generated through one-time installation projects for SMB and individual customers, with no recurring service contracts, no SaaS component, and no disclosed pricing tiers.

The customer base is fragmented and predominantly residential, with testimonials drawn from individual homeowners across Louisiana (Livingston, Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, St. Amant, French Settlement) and one small commercial contractor (Elite Plumbing Services). No enterprise or large commercial logos are named. The operating footprint is regional — limited to the Gulf Coast/Gulf South — with no evidence of geographic expansion, no second office, and no international presence. There is no external funding, no disclosed investor base, and no evidence of M&A activity.

Name

Thermo-Guard

Legal name

Thermo-Guard

Website

https://thermoguardind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thermo-Guard Industrial is a privately-held licensed general contractor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that installs spray polyurethane foam insulation, flat/metal/shingle roofing, and fireproofing systems for residential and commercial customers across the Gulf Coast region. It operates a direct, phone-based, project-quoted installation model using third-party manufacturer products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: The company generates revenue through installation of roofing and insulation systems for commercial and residential customers. Services include spray foam insulation, flat roofing, metal roof retrofit, shingle roofing, and fireproofing applications. Revenue is project-based with quotes provided for each job.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Thermo-Guard is a licensed general contractor that installs roofing and insulation systems for residential and commercial customers in the Gulf Coast region. Services include spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation, flat/metal/shingle roofing installation, CMU block fill, blown fiberglass and cellulose insulation, and spray-applied fireproofing. Revenue is generated through project-based installation contracts initiated via phone-based free quotes.

Product overview

Thermo-Guard is a service company offering energy efficiency solutions for the Gulf Coast region, specializing in roofing and insulation installation services. The product portfolio includes three primary roofing systems (Duro Last flat roof membrane, Duro-Shield metal roof retrofit, and Atlas Pinnacle Pristine shingles), two spray foam insulation types (open-cell and closed-cell SPF with different R-values), CMU block fill insulation (Polymaster R501), blown fiberglass and cellulose insulation, and two fireproofing products (Grace Monokote cementitious and DC-315 intumescent). The company operates as a licensed general contractor providing these installation services rather than selling standalone products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Duro Last Roofing System: Strong, reinforced thermoplastic single-ply membrane perfect for commercial and industrial buildings with flat or low-sloped roofs. Features 15 and 20 year system warranties.
• Duro-Shield Metal Retrofit Roofing System
• Atlas Pinnacle Pristine Architectural Shingles
• Polymaster R501
• Monokote MK-6/HY
• DC-315

Products and services

• Duro Last Roofing System Reinforced thermoplastic single-ply membrane roofing installation service for commercial and industrial buildings with flat or low-sloped roofs. Includes manufacturer-certified inspections and 15 and 20-year system warranties covering damage to building contents.
• Duro-Shield Metal Roof Retrofit Metal roof retrofit installation service that overlays existing metal roofs without tear-off, providing protection against rain, temperature changes, rust and corrosion. Comes with 15 and 20-year warranties.
• Atlas Pinnacle Pristine Architectural Shingles Installation of high-performance architectural shingles with limited lifetime warranty, 130 mph wind gust warranty for 15 years, lifetime algae warranty, and 15-year premium protection. Targeted at residential homeowners.
• Open-Cell Spray Foam Insulation Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation installation with R-value of 3.5-3.9 per inch, low density at 0.5 lbs/cu ft, and greater sound attenuation. Used in exterior wall cavities and ceiling deck/roofline applications for residential and commercial buildings.
• Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation installation with R-value of 6.5-7.2 per inch, medium density at 2.1 lbs/cu ft, and greater vapor resistance. Used in elevated subfloor (pier and beam) and commercial applications.
• Polymaster R501 CMU Block Fill Installation of cost-effective, environmentally friendly thermal and acoustical foam for filling cores of concrete block (CMU) and wall cavities. Provides R-value of 11.1 in conventional 8-inch block wall or R-4.63 per inch.
• Blown Fiberglass Insulation Installation of blown fiberglass insulation to bring insulation projects up to energy code requirements quickly. Offered as part of the full insulation services line.
• Cellulose Insulation Installation of cellulose insulation to bring insulation projects up to energy code requirements quickly. Part of the full line of insulation offerings.
• Grace Monokote MK-6/HY Cementitious Fireproofing Spray-applied cementitious fireproofing installation for extensive commercial and industrial fireproofing applications.
• DC-315 Intumescent Coating Spray-applied intumescent coating installation for ignition and thermal barrier applications in commercial and industrial settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% reduction in electric bills through spray foam insulation installation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Duro LastcoreTechnology or IntegrationDuro Last is the manufacturer of the Duro Last roofing system, a strong reinforced thermoplastic single-ply membrane. Thermo-Guard is an authorized installer offering 15 and 20-year system warranties. Each completed roof receives a Duro Last inspector certification ensuring leak-free installation.
• Duro-ShieldcoreTechnology or IntegrationDuro-Shield metal roofing system for retrofit applications installed over existing metal roofs. Part of the Duro Last family of products with industry-leading warranties.
• AtlascoreTechnology or IntegrationAtlas Pinnacle Pristine High Performance Architectural Shingles with limited lifetime warranty, 130 mph wind gust warranty for 15 years, lifetime algae warranty, and 15-year premium protection.
• Gaco WesterncoreTechnology or IntegrationGaco Western provides spray foam insulation products. Gaco Retina logo is displayed on the insulation services page indicating partnership for open-cell and closed-cell spray foam applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• RetroFoam: National spray-foam insulation contractor with multiple regional affiliates across the US, including Gulf South markets. Operates an installer-network model and directly competes with Thermo-Guard for residential SPF attic and wall-insulation retrofit projects in overlapping geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Roofing Corporation: Manufacturer of the Atlas Pinnacle Pristine architectural shingles used in Thermo-Guard's residential roofing service line. Broad incumbent in residential roofing products with industry-leading warranty terms and a national contractor channel.
• Firestone Building Products: Commercial roofing manufacturer (EPDM, TPO, metal) competing for the same flat-roof retrofit and replacement projects that Thermo-Guard targets. Broad incumbent with a national authorized-installer program analogous to Thermo-Guard's Duro Last relationship.
• Johns Manville: Manufacturer of commercial and residential insulation, roofing membranes, and spray-foam products. Johns Manville competes in the same contractor-supply channel as Thermo-Guard's key partners (Gaco, Duro Last, Atlas) and serves overlapping commercial-roofing and insulation end markets.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Diversified commercial roofing manufacturer offering single-ply membranes, SPF, and insulation systems. Comparable to Thermo-Guard as a competing manufacturer whose products and authorized-installer networks directly overlap Thermo-Guard's flat-roof and spray-foam service lines.
• Service Partners: National distributor and installer of insulation, fireproofing, and specialty building products. Service Partners offers installation services comparable to Thermo-Guard's spray-foam and blown-insulation work, with a national branch footprint that contrasts Thermo-Guard's regional model.
• Huntsman Building Solutions: Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation manufacturer (formerly Icynene + Demilec). Competes directly with Gaco Western for SPF market share and supplies contractor-installer programs analogous to Thermo-Guard's Gaco Western relationship across residential and commercial segments.
• Gaco Western: Manufacturer of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation products that Thermo-Guard installs (both open- and closed-cell). A broad incumbent in the SPF category, Gaco Western's product portfolio underpins Thermo-Guard's residential and commercial insulation offering through a certified-installer program.
• Owens Corning: Major insulation and building-materials manufacturer whose residential insulation, roofing shingles, and components overlap Thermo-Guard's service portfolio. Broad incumbent with national contractor networks that compete for similar homeowner energy-retrofit demand.
• Duro Last: Manufacturer of the reinforced thermoplastic single-ply roofing membrane that Thermo-Guard installs. As Thermo-Guard's most strategic supply partner, Duro Last is a broad incumbent in commercial roofing with a 1B+ sq ft installed base since 1978 and a national authorized-installer network analogous to Thermo-Guard's relationship with them.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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