Tips For Making Your Home Winter Ready Cold winter weather has started to descend across regions of the U.S. as the holiday season approaches. With the drop in temperature outdoors, some may experience the cold inside their homes and recall … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2020
Two times every year, the American Standards Testing Methods (ASTM) committee meets to review the standards for insulation and to make updates as needed. This is an international organization consisting of stakeholders from multiple perspectives. They include manufacturers/producers, users, consumers … Continue reading
It’s Always National Energy Awareness Month For Homeowners The U.S. Department of Energy(DOE) recognizes October as National Energy Awareness Month. The goal of this government initiative is a good one – promoting the importance of sustainability and the environment. The … Continue reading
Contractors & DIYers Have Different Cellulose Insulation Needs – FTI Has Different Products For Each With Similar Benefits Recently, FTI was approached by a research firm wanting to know more about adding insulation to existing homes. This is commonly known … Continue reading
Cellulose Insulation Blown In Attic Stabilized With Water In certain areas of the country, contractors and homeowners prefer a stabilized attic insulation. What is stabilized and how does it work? Stabilized attic insulation is cellulose insulation that is blown into … Continue reading
SATAC SYSTEM Perfect Insulation For Exposed Applications Commercial buildings, where an exposed insulation application is required, present special challenges for architects and builders. Buildings such as gymnasiums, parking garages and warehouses are prime examples where insulation is often either omitted … Continue reading
FTI Has Insulation Product Safe For Phytoestrogen Hypersensitivity We recently received an inquiry on our website from a prospective homeowner who was researching different building products for their family home. He has a child with a genetic condition that creates … Continue reading
How To Improve Summer Home Comfort It’s hot outside. You are anxious to come inside and cool off. What happens if you remain hot even when you are inside? What happens when you crank up the AC and it’s still … Continue reading
Fiberlite Tech Completes Plant Expansion Fiberlite recently completed a major expansion at its plant in Joplin, Missouri. This project involved adding several pieces of new equipment and updating aspects of its current manufacturing. “One of the goals we set for … Continue reading
Is It Safe To Have Insulation Installed During COVID-19 Crisis Many homeowners today are concerned about having anyone but immediate family members in their homes during the pandemic. Those interested in upgrading insulation are likely wondering if it’s safe to … Continue reading