October is Energy Awareness Month, a time to think about what you can do to reduce your energy use. Wise energy attitudes, behaviors, and organizational decision can ensure results. Take the time to review your daily routine to conserve energy, empower … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2012
Commercial building spray is an ideal way to expand your insulation business. With the slowing of the housing industry and the recent boom in the construction of commercial buildings, you may want to explore this opportunity. FTI’s “SATAC” Building Insulation … Continue reading
Certain precautions should be taken when installing cellulose insulation. The following are important precautions and limitations to always remember. Heaters and recessed light fixtures must not be covered by the insulation, unless the fixture has an IC (insulation contact) rating. … Continue reading
Technical terms like Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) and Sound Transmission Class (STC) can be somewhat confusing. While one measures the build-up of noise within a space, the other measures the sound transmission between spaces. It is important to understand the … Continue reading
The Springfield (MO) News-Leader reported a faulty fireplace caused a house fire, but a faulty fire hydrant may have caused a delay in putting it out. The fire started about 9:00am at 3800 W. Maplewood Street, near the border of … Continue reading
While there are many variables that affect cellulose wall-spray applications, using a few simple guidelines can eliminate some of the guesswork when trying to achieve optimum performance. First of all, you need the right equipment adjusted to the proper settings. … Continue reading
Total United States energy consumption in homes has remained relatively stable for many years as increased energy efficiency has offset the increase in the number and average size of housing units, according to the newly released data from the Residential … Continue reading
The following is from the Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association (CIMA). Click here to view the original blog post on the CIMA website. A television station in Texas recently ran a story about a house fire and quoted a local fire … Continue reading
Trying to decide what type of home insulation to use? Your primary goal should be to reduce the amount of energy it takes to heat and cool your home. But did you ever stop to think about the amount of … Continue reading
If you live in Missouri or Kansas, chances are your utility company has requested a rate increase. The most recent requests have come from the following companies: Empire District Electric 5.3% increase Ameren Missouri 14.0% increase Kansas City … Continue reading