by Barry Pendley | May 9, 2013 | Materials
Vapor Barrier A vapor-barrier (aka vapor-retarder) prevents moisture from passing into the insulation. In northern climates, like Michigan, the heat vapor mostly tries to escape from the warm house to the cold outdoors. A vapor barrier prevents the moisture-laden...
by Barry Pendley | Apr 24, 2013 | Used Insulation Blowers & Machines
SOLD!! This Krendl 500 is in great shape. It was purchased in 2008 or 2009 and has not been used for almost a year. The machine is maintained very well. Pictures below show that the unit is free of rust and the electrical box is dust free. Along with the machine is a...
by Barry Pendley | Apr 16, 2013 | Insulation Blowers
Blown in Fiberglass Insulation Machines Blown in fiberglass is a favorite of many contractors. While the cellulose industry markets blown in cellulose as a superior product, blown in fiberglass has been in use more many years and does provide great insulating value....
by Barry Pendley | Apr 8, 2013 | Tips and Tricks
Sound Control The publications below provide a general introduction to controlling sound as well as technical documents showing how to construct a sound-deadening wall/floor system. North American Insulation Manufacturer’s Association produced a 10 page pamphlet...
by Barry Pendley | Apr 3, 2013 | Tips and Tricks
Sound Control for Floor Systems Internal sound control has become more and more important. While sound control for apartment acomplexes has always been Sound Control Standard Install fiberglass batt or blown cellulose (A) in floor system. 6″ batt or cellulose...
