Building a Profitable Insulation Business: Lessons in Strategy and Equipment
National Small Business Week recently gave us a chance to reflect on the insulation contractors we work with every day—the professionals building sustainable businesses in the field. The contractors who find long-term success aren't chasing shortcuts. They are the...
Insulation Machine Service and Repair: Keeping Your Equipment Jobsite Ready
For insulation contractors, equipment uptime is essential for profitability. When an insulation blower or removal vacuum goes down, production halts, crews sit idle, and your schedule takes a hit. In this industry, you don't just need a machine; you need a reliable...
Thermo-S: Expanding Services and Increasing Energy Efficiency for Home Performance Contractors
When insulation contractors look to grow their business, the opportunity often isn’t just in doing more of the same work—it’s in expanding services that solve bigger problems for homeowners. That’s exactly where Thermo-S (formerly known as Thermo-Shield) fits into the...
Recap of the 2026 Cool Machines Wall Spray Training Seminar
We just got home after being at the Cool Machines factory for the 2026 Wall Spray Training Seminar. In addition to classroom instruction, there was time for hands-on with training with wall spray equipment by Cool Machines, working through real applications, and...
Cellulose & Fiberglass Wall Spray Systems: Comparing the CM3500 vs. The Green Machine CM4700
For professional insulation contractors, choosing the right wall spray system is the difference between a profitable, streamlined job and a day spent troubleshooting equipment. If you are debating between the CM3500 with Vacuum Pack and the Green Machine CM4700 by...
Wildlife, Rodents, and Removing Attic Insulation: One Contractor’s Near‑Fatal Wake‑Up Call
We were on a job site in Florida with Jeff, the owner of Reaper Rodent Removal. With a last name like Grim, “Reaper” fits his wildlife and rodent control company perfectly. Jeff spends his days dealing with raccoons, rats, snakes, and everything else that ends up in...
Insulation Vacuum Safety: Best Practices for Crews in the Attic
Removing old insulation is one of the most hazardous tasks a contractor faces. Beyond the heat and cramped quarters, crews deal with decades of accumulated dust, rodent waste, and heavy-duty machinery. Operating an insulation removal vacuum requires more than just...
How to Increase Insulation Removal Efficiency Using a VacTrailer™ and CoolVac 40
When a company as established as Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric decides to ramp up a division, they do it intentionally. Their insulation division recently held a meeting focused on one goal: improving production, insulation removal efficiency, and...
Understanding the Different Types of Insulation Machines (and Which One Fits Your Business)
Choosing the right insulation machine is one of the most important equipment decisions an insulation contractor will make. The machine you invest in affects production speed, labor efficiency, job quality, maintenance time, and ultimately profitability. With so many...
Next-Gen Power: LiFePO4 Batteries Are Powering Insulation Machines
Battery Power for Modern Insulation Crews A new industry innovation is changing the way insulation contractors power their machines: a dedicated LiPo battery pack system from Cool Machines - Cool Power Pack. Instead of relying on gas engines or job-site power, crews...
