Timothy Johnson is well known for building beautiful sunrooms and went to bid one the week after he came to an IDI Training class. As a home builder/remodeler who was getting into spray foam and insulation, his favorite part of the training course was building science. Little did he know, he was about to use his newfound knowledge to rectify a bad situation.
Read MoreOperating a business can be demanding and stressful, even when everything is going as planned. Unfortunately, workplace injuries happen, but they are not something you want to be unprepared for.
Read MoreIf you insulate and air seal commercial buildings of any size, the 179D program can not only cover the cost of the upgrade for your customers, but in some cases, they actually come out ahead.
Read MoreAttic ventilation is a big deal in many parts of the country. From ice damming, to rotting a roof deck, or even comfort issues, it’s not hard to find attics not doing what they should be.
Read MoreOver the years, even though the insulators didn’t build the roof, hang the siding, design the mechanical, or put plumbing in an outside wall, I’ve been surprised how often insulators are called to be part of the “fix”. Even worse, in many cases they are being asked to participate in this “pro bono” because someone else tried to attribute part of the cause to them.
Read MoreSometimes you hear things and think, “Why do I need to do that?”; other times you are told to do things differently and it just makes sense.
Read MoreRight now, the northern US is having an air quality crisis. Regardless of where you live, there are specific measures we should be taking to make homes safer during an air quality event or emergency.
Read MoreDid you know the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) HOMES and Electrification rebates are going to require you to be able to income qualify your customers? If you plan on offering your customers rebates or incentives from the IRA bill, make sure you watch the highlights from the latest Building Performance association webinar.
Read MoreAnyone who’s looked at a newly framed home with fiberglass batts, knows there’s a wide range of quality when it comes to how they are installed. Insulation performs a big job and how it’s installed affects the comfort, energy use, and longevity of the structure.
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