by Barry Pendley | Dec 27, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
This is a companion article to “OutfittingYour Insulation Trailer / Truck for Attics and Dense Pack.” Below are items that help make your job cleaner and more efficient: Straw broom: A smaller straw broom (approximately 3 feet long) makes an excellent tool to whisk...
by Barry Pendley | Dec 9, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
The following is a suggested list of tools and materials you will want to have on-site when you do attic fills and dense pack. Extending Ladder: The folding and extending aluminum ladders are great! They take up less room in your truck/trailer. The Little Giants,...
by Barry Pendley | Jul 28, 2015 | Tips and Tricks
Clogged hoses. They are inevitable. No matter how many years of experience, you will clog your hose. This can be a time-wasting ask and create a hassle to finish the job in a timely manner. This article will help you identify the causes and show a quick video on...
by Barry Pendley | Jun 14, 2015 | Tips and Tricks
BEFORE reading and implementing the method addressed in this article, ALWAYS check with the manufacturer of your insulation product to make sure that the material has been tested and approved for contact with the roof sheathing. Attic envelopes must be ventilated....
by Barry Pendley | May 23, 2015 | Tips and Tricks
Studies have shown that more than 2/3 of American homes are poorly insulated and that homes built more than a decade ago are the ones that are poorly insulated. Homeowners saw the necessity of improving their home insulation to reduce heat gain during the summer and...
by Barry Pendley | Apr 10, 2015 | Tips and Tricks
The insulation industry continues to experiment with new methods as well as materials. Loose fill fiberglass and cellulose have been the mainstay materials in the market. In the early 2000s, an alternative material was introduced — wool. You have heard of...
