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Why You Should Hire a Professional Insulation Contractor

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

We all want to save money on home projects and adding cellulose insulation to your attic may seem like the perfect do-it-yourself project.  Please continue reading before you decide adding insulation yourself. Working in an attic can be hazardous.  More … Continue reading →

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CNAIMA Urges Leaders to Embrace Energy Extenders

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

CNAIMA CEO and President Kate Offringa is urging the Congressional leadership of both parties to make the renewal of energy efficiency tax incentives an integral part of any tax package that emerges from the current lame duck session. In a … Continue reading →

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Short Sales Have More Favorable Impact on Home Prices

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

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 →

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Home Sales are Expected To Accelerate In The Coming Months

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

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 →

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What Does “Stabilized Attic Application” Mean?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Stabilizing cellulose insulation in an attic is the process of applying the insulation at a density which limits settling to less than 5%.  Stabilizing an attic requires more than installing a cellulose product labeled “Stabilized.”  A stabilized product must contain … Continue reading →

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Test Your Knowledge Answers:

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Which of the following ASTM Test is required for all loose-fill cellulose insulation?      b. ASTM C-739 The standard for loose-fill is ASTM C-739, which provides test for R-Value, odor, moisture vapor absorption, and fungi resistance, as well as critical … Continue reading →

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Test Your Knowledge

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Pat Grubb

1. Which of the following ASTM Tests is required for all loose-fill cellulose insulation? a. ASTM C-1149 b. ASTM C-739 c. ASTM C-764   2. When building a blocking device around heat producing fixtures, the clearance around these fixtures must be a … Continue reading →

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Optimum Value Engineering and Cellulose Insulation

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Pat Grubb

Building experts have performed considerable research on ways to reduce the amount of framing in our homes.  The U.S. Forestry Products Association and other organizations have devised a framing system using Optimum Value Engineering (O.V.E.) that reduces unnecessary framing, yet … Continue reading →

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Drill & Fill Application Procedure for Cellulose Insulation

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

With the winter months rapidly approaching, many homeowners are beginning to worry about their upcoming heating costs.  We all know adding insulation to the attic can reduce your utility bill.  However, homeowners may not be aware that additional insulation may … Continue reading →

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NAHB FALL CONSTRUCTION FORECAST

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

Sparked by rising home prices across much of the nation, the housing recovery is now under way, but fiscal uncertainties and other challenges could result in a bumpy ride in the coming months, according to economists participating in the National … Continue reading →

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