by wpengine | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Attic Baffles – Why They Are Important: If a house has vented soffits and a vented roof peak, most people think that does the job. Air ought to flow in the edges and out the peak, right? I mean, the ridge vent is properly installed, it has continuous vented...
by wpengine | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is an Attic: An attic is the indoor space under the roof at the top of a house. There are two types: finished and unfinished. Unfinished attics are often used for storage spaces, while finished attics are livable spaces such as a master bedroom. An unfinished...
by wpengine | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
APPLEGATE CELLULOSE INSULATION IS THE SMART CHOICE The Truth About R-Values What’s an R-Value? R-Value is the measure of the ability of insulation material to resist heat transfer. The R-Value is determined by placing carefully prepared test specimens between...
by wpengine | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
How Applegate Cellulose Insulation is Safe! Fire Safety Applegate Cellulose Insulation is one of a few building materials used in homes that is commonly treated with fire retardants. Applegates’ premium products go the extra mile with fire retardancy by using a...
by wpengine | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Importance of Air Sealing Homes burn through a mortifying 21% of the energy used in the United States. A lot of that energy is spent heating and cooling your house. And even worse, a whole lot of that energy is spent heating and cooling your backyard and front...