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
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DOE Map Provides Recommended Insulation Levels The Department of Energy (DOE) has created a detailed map for recommended R-Values throughout the United States. This map reflects their research on the different climate zones and number of heating and cooling days. … Continue reading
What was life like in 1974? The price of gas was $.39 a gallon. In fact, it was the first year that UNLEADED gas was offered! One of the top bands in the world was led by a young 16 … Continue reading
With tight mortgage lending standards preventing well-qualified home buyers from obtaining home loans and impeding the housing and economic recovery, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) expressed support for congressional efforts to reform the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) but … Continue reading
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently updated its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims. The “Green Guide” outlines the guidelines and requirements for companies and marketers making claims about their products’ environmental benefits. This update by the FTC … Continue reading
Every time a bank makes a home loan, it creates a positive domino effect within local economies. Builders, architects, roofers, plumbers, furniture retailers and other companies reap the benefits as homebuyers spend their dollars. But today, these new home loans … Continue reading
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) is reporting pending home sales rose strongly in October with mixed regional results. The Pending Homes Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, increased 5.2 percent in October. The data reflect … 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
Did you know that office buildings consume the most energy of all building types – or that 34 percent of that energy is used for heating and cooling? FTI’s loose-fill and wall spray cellulose insulation products are the perfect solution … Continue reading
Turn down the green washing and turn up the information level! That’s our mission here at the Fiberlite Technologies Blog. At FTI, we are dedicated to producing great cellulose insulation products that help people enjoy lower energy bills, quieter living … Continue reading