Attic Baffles

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...

All About Attics

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...

Applegate Cellulose

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...

Applegate Cellulose Fire Rating

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...

Air Sealing

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...