Coler Insulation With a CM3000XL Insulation Machine: Rochester, New York
Jeremy Taylor owns Coler Insulation in Rochester, New York. He has purchased multiple machines over the years and it is exciting to watch him grow his company. Jeremy’s first need was a vacuum with the foam chute to grind up and dispose of his foam shavings. He...
Extracting Fiberglass Batts with Vacuum: Silver Cymbal & Critter Control
This past July, we had an amazing opportunity to help Chris, a very popular YouTuber in New Hampshire. His channel is Silver Cymbal. It is a channel dedicated to “Making Life Easier.” He has many videos on fixing/maintaining one’s property inside and outside. Chris...
Upgrading from Manual Wall Spray Insulation Recovery to a Hopper Extension Vacuum Hood with a CM2400
For a few years, Dale Troyer (Troyer Insulation, Three Rivers, Michigan) was using a Krendl 575 portable insulation machine for doing attics and wall spray. He asked us what a good next step would be. He has a large commercial attic to blow and wanted to make his...
Owning Multiple CM1500HP Insulation Blowers: Wise Home Energy, Rochester, New York
This past June, I was on my way to meet with a group associated with Cornell University regarding the development of Hemp insulation. I posted my travels on facebook. Right away, Ryan with Wise Home Energy Solutions in Rochester, New York noticed and asked if I was...
Growing Up in the Insulation Industry
My dad and his best friend bought an insulation company in 1977 when I was eleven years old. Once a week, my brothers and I unloaded hundreds of bags of cellulose and stacked them in the upper loft area. We were exhausted… but not too exhausted to make tunnels!...
Insulation Job Site Efficiency: Keep Some Blower and Vacuum Hoses Connected
Probably the biggest timewaster on a job site is dealing with hoses. Installing connectors, using hose clamps, and taping everything up can take a lot of time. To save time during setup and teardown, leave as many hoses connected as possible. Here are some...
Insulation Job Site Efficiency: The Importance of Having Exact Times
One of the more important things a business owner can establish is having set times and communicating them well. Many companies establish working hours from 9-5 and that works well. There is no flex and everyone knows what time to be ready to work. Some companies find...
Insulation Job Site Efficiency: The Person Tending the Insulation Removal Vacuum
It is very important to establish a person to tend the vacuum and vacuum bags while doing extractions. Tending to the vacuum ensures its proper functioning, maximizing its efficiency in removing the insulation material. The vacuum/s should not be left alone for a...
Insulation Job Site Efficiency: Everything Has its Place in Your Shop
My very first insulation job was the most memorable. I was working with my dad’s business partner, Art. We had a 24 foot truck that was a mess. The truck was a beater and all kinds of stuff was on the floor boards. The truck would not start up. So, Art poured gasoline...
Attic Queen and Her Quest for the Most Powerful Insulation Vacuum in the Kingdom
Once upon a time, Attic Queen (aka Jessica Azarelo), in Oldsmar, Florida found the perfect vacuum. She specializes in insulation removal. Doing attic insulation removals in Florida is not easy. The heat, difficult work and long hours can make this a very dangerous...
