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 | Nov 25, 2011 | Materials
This article is an overview of various insulating materials and methods used throughout the world. Special attention is placed on recent findings related to health issues as they relate to insulating materials and methods. Also, you will find little-known ways to...
by Barry Pendley | Nov 22, 2011 | Materials
Cellulose insulation is made from recycled paper/cardboard. Newspapers, Magazines and now shipping boxes find their end-of-life as cellulose. Because cellulose is based on recycled materials, it needs to go through a thorough process to remove junk.Recycling and...
by Barry Pendley | Feb 25, 2011 | Materials
Applegate Insulation has been in the business of insulating American homes (and the rest of the world) for the past 50 years. The family-owned business is a leader in the manufacture of cellulose insulation. The products are eco-friendly and energy efficient as ...
by Barry Pendley | Feb 13, 2011 | Materials
This website features ADO Products. ADO products has long been recognized as a leading supplier for the insulation trade. Its insulation products are better installed by insulation and building contractors as application is not for a regular do-it-yourselfer. ADO...
by Barry Pendley | Dec 11, 2010 | Materials
Most attics before the 1960s were filled with various insulation materials including fiberglass and mineral wool. It wasn’t until the 1970s when cellulose started to be widely used as insulation in homes. Blown-in cellulose insulation is largely made of recycled...
