All Entries in the "Insulation" Category
AttiCat Blown-In Insulation System
Adding insulation to your attic is a blast with the AttiCat® Insulation Blowing Machine! It conditions the AttiCat® Expanding Blown-In PINK Fiberglas™ Insulation by breaking it up and fluffing it, adding millions of the tiny air pockets that give the material its insulating power. The insulation is conditioned further throughout the length of the hose, [...]
Michigan Energy Code 101
This week I received several calls about how to complete the Michigan energy code worksheets. The passage of the revised energy code here is Michigan has many individuals gun-shy about filling out the worksheet. Don’t be afraid! It’s really quite simple and within about an hour you could be an expert. What are the new [...]
Insulated Panel Home in Grand Haven, Michigan
Just an update from a previous post this fall. This home sets up on a sand dune and is going to be a real showpiece. For more information visit JPD Construction’s website.
What Causes Roof Ice Dams?
The picture above says it best. it’s that time of year again where i drive around and see ice hanging off of our local homes. This problem is not just an older home problem, I also see it on some newer homes because they were built without an energy heel. The causes of ice dams [...]
Sips vs Stick construction-insulation value
When you compare Sips (structural insulated panels) to Stick (frame) construction there are a lot of areas to take in consideration: Cost of a completed wall, speed of installation, insulation value and energy savings along with strength of the wall system. In the two diagrams below you can see that both walls have an [...]
New Michigan Energy Code
The new code that just went into effect after many years of litigation is really over due. Yes the times are bad and none of us need another cost added to our dream home but part of the issues we are having today is that some people get into their homes and then they can [...]
How to insulate an older home
I was speaking with a customer the other day about how difficult it can be to insulate an old house. He had went to the local home center and purchased the blown in cellulose insulation. Since he was replacing his siding he removed the top trim boards and began to try and shoot the product [...]
New Michigan energy code
Back in 2003 the Michigan State energy code was taken to court because of the high standards that it mandated. Many felt that the big change in the code would make housing prices go up to much and prevent new home sales. What a difference 5 years makes, the new code went into effect October [...]
UltraTouch Natural Cotton Fiber insulation
If you have an upcoming insulation project you might want to check this stuff out. You can research it at Bonded Logic Inc. Performance UltraTouch does not itch and is easy to handle. UltraTouch is manufactured in oversized widths to ensure a tight friction fit and [...]
Don’t Procrastinate, Insulate!
With winter quickly approaching, here is a must read on insulating your home.
Interest in Insulation
As home energy costs remain high, residential architects report that sustainable design motivates homeowners Affordability problems drag down first-time buyer market; home improvement activity remains strong Energy conservation features top the list of homeowner priorities when selecting housing design features. General interest in sustainable
