by Barry Pendley | Sep 3, 2013 | Tips and Tricks
One of the biggest questions we are asked is when retrofitting an older house, how to be careful with knob and tube wiring. Its exposure in the attic and walls creates concern. The use of knob and tube goes back a hundred years. There is a good chance that the...
by Barry Pendley | Jul 4, 2013 | Tips and Tricks
Insulation Methods with and without a Machine Fiberglass No machine needed Since the 1940’s, fiberglass batt has been and continues to be the most economical system for insulating your home. When installed properly, fiberglass batts still perform just as well as...
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...
by Barry Pendley | Oct 6, 2012 | Tips and Tricks
This article and video shows a general maintenance routing on a CM2400. This unit has not been cleaned in THREE years (NOT recommended *smiley*). This machine has been abused and yet, its durability has withstood many hours of commercial work. The following are the...
by Barry Pendley | May 30, 2012 | Tips and Tricks
Dense Packing a wall, ceiling or floor provide a superior insulation performance. The density helps eliminate leaks and better controls the loss of heat and cool. Dense Packing Walls Dense packing existing walls is a traditional, time-proven technique to increasing...
