Homeowners considering “topping off” attic insulation likely weigh the pros and cons and wonder if it is truly worth it. Other “sexier” energy efficient home improvement might appear to provide greater bang for the buck. Additional insulation lowers your energy … Continue reading
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Fiberlite SATAC Perfect For Insulating Commercial Buildings Spray Applied Thermal Acoustical Cellulose “SATAC” is the perfect product for commercial spray applications. It’s one of the few cellulose insulation products designed specifically for applications such as insulating garages, warehouses and gymnasiums. … Continue reading
Federal & State Incentives For Adding Home Insulation Missouri homeowners have incentives to upgrade the insulation in their homes adding to the savings that can be achieved on monthly energy bills. Federal Tax Credit Once again, the U.S. Congress retroactively … Continue reading
PPP Loans Available Again For Small Businesses The final days of 2020 saw a rally in the U.S. Congress for legislation providing additional stimulus to businesses hurt by the continued Corona Virus Pandemic. This includes PPP loans to contractors among … Continue reading
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
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