Attics Better Stuffed With Insulation Than Stuff Many homeowners make the mistake of adding plywood decking over the joists in home attics to create a convenient storage floor for all the stuff they can’t fit in their garages. This is … Continue reading
Category Archives: Energy Savings
October is Energy Efficiency Month Fiberlite Tech salutes the Energy.gov official U.S. Energy Efficiency Month of October. Officially the first Wednesday in October is ENERGY EFFICIENCY DAY. This year it was October 6, 2021. But the entire month of October … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
CIMA Releases First-Ever EPD On Loose-Fill Cellulose Insulation Fiberlite Technologies is pleased to share the news about the first-ever Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) announced recently by the Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association (CIMA.) CIMA, CIMAC (Canada) and Sustainable Minds, a leading … Continue reading
Learn Why Insulation Must Stop Air Infiltration Air infiltration can occur when there is a penetration in the building envelope allowing outside air to flow inside a building. This often occurs between seams of plywood sheeting or around window frames. … Continue reading