Stabilizing cellulose insulation in an attic is the process of applying the insulation at a density which limits settling to less than 5%. Stabilizing an attic requires more than installing a cellulose product labeled “Stabilized.” A stabilized product must contain … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Which of the following ASTM Test is required for all loose-fill cellulose insulation? b. ASTM C-739 The standard for loose-fill is ASTM C-739, which provides test for R-Value, odor, moisture vapor absorption, and fungi resistance, as well as critical … Continue reading
1. Which of the following ASTM Tests is required for all loose-fill cellulose insulation? a. ASTM C-1149 b. ASTM C-739 c. ASTM C-764 2. When building a blocking device around heat producing fixtures, the clearance around these fixtures must be a … Continue reading
Building experts have performed considerable research on ways to reduce the amount of framing in our homes. The U.S. Forestry Products Association and other organizations have devised a framing system using Optimum Value Engineering (O.V.E.) that reduces unnecessary framing, yet … Continue reading