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Read MoreThanks to free machines and box stores, consumers think blowing fiberglass is easy. And in many ways, it can seem that way. We could run to a store today, buy some fiberglass, rent a machine and fill an attic. However, did it get done efficiently or were we wasting product? Material makes up a large portion of the cost for any blown-in project. To a homeowner, losing $150 - $400 on fiberglass isn’t much. After all, they didn’t have to pay someone else to do it, so in their mind, they saved money. But, as a business owner, losing that money is a big deal. Luckily, there are ways you can efficiently blow fiberglass and not waste any product or profit.
Read MoreA vapor retarder & thermal barrier in one application, you read that right! Check out our video on No-Burn®’s ThB Spray Seal. Open cell spray foam has great sound attenuation and so many other benefits, but installing open cell in the north requires a vapor retarder. When spraying attics, crawl spaces, or anywhere the foam will be exposed, if there is potential to use the space, code requires it to be separated from storage, or occupied space, by a fifteen-minute thermal barrier.
Read MoreHave you done your research on requirements for DOE compliant Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH)? Are you worried about changes and new code regulations? Well, here’s some good news — depending on where you work as a contractor, you may already be building homes to the ZERH standard.
Read MoreTimothy Johnson is well known for building beautiful sunrooms and went to bid one the week after he came to an IDI Training class. As a home builder/remodeler who was getting into spray foam and insulation, his favorite part of the training course was building science. Little did he know, he was about to use his newfound knowledge to rectify a bad situation.
Read MoreOperating a business can be demanding and stressful, even when everything is going as planned. Unfortunately, workplace injuries happen, but they are not something you want to be unprepared for.
Read MoreIf you insulate and air seal commercial buildings of any size, the 179D program can not only cover the cost of the upgrade for your customers, but in some cases, they actually come out ahead.
Read MoreAttic ventilation is a big deal in many parts of the country. From ice damming, to rotting a roof deck, or even comfort issues, it’s not hard to find attics not doing what they should be.
Read MoreOver the years, even though the insulators didn’t build the roof, hang the siding, design the mechanical, or put plumbing in an outside wall, I’ve been surprised how often insulators are called to be part of the “fix”. Even worse, in many cases they are being asked to participate in this “pro bono” because someone else tried to attribute part of the cause to them.
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