by Barry Pendley | Nov 20, 2024 | Tips and Tricks
As the cold weather approaches, here are a few things to remember to keep your equipment and materials ready and in good condition. Water Pump: Expansion of Ice: Water expands as it turns to ice. If water inside the pump or its pipes freezes, it can create pressure on...
by Barry Pendley | Feb 28, 2024 | Tips and Tricks
Don’t tell your wife that you found this blog post! We are going to discuss purchasing MULTIPLES of the SAME tool! Well, that is the key to efficiency and keeping your machines running well! Consider Setting Up a Dedicated Spot for Your Tools Whether you use an...
by Barry Pendley | Jan 24, 2024 | Tips and Tricks
Vacuum bags are meant to be stored in room temperatures. If you store your bags in freezing weather, they will have a diminished life-span. Vacuum bags are made of woven Polypropylene. This is plastic. They are not made of natural fibers. When the temperatures drop...
by Barry Pendley | Jan 23, 2024 | Tips and Tricks
Knee walls that sit at the end of vaulted ceilings can be difficult to insulate. The hardest part is reaching them. Here are two ways you can speed up the process of installing fiberglass into a kneewall. Use Tall Drywaller Stilts Depending on your height, the height...
by Barry Pendley | Nov 22, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
Now that many are currently entering freezing temperatures in the northern US, is it possible to do wall spray cellulose and fiberglass in freezing temps? Absolutely. There are a couple of challenges, but it is very possible. We have trained companies in Minnesota,...
by Barry Pendley | Nov 15, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
As I write this post, it is beginning of the winter season in North America. During the winter months, we invariably have one or two contractors tell us that their water pumps are not working. The most common reason is that the pumps were left out in freezing...
