March 05, 2021
Architect Phil Kean: Changing the World One Home At A Time
Some people take a lifetime to discover their passion. Phil Kean knew his before he was a teenager.By age 11, Kean saw architecture as his future. When other boys his age were still dreaming about their careers, Kean was living his, observing job sites and reading blueprints. Through high school...
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June 24, 2020
Hidden Profits in Add-On Sales – Water and Mold Remediation
Having mold and water damage repaired can be an extensive and costly undertaking for homeowners. And replacing moldy, damaged walls may be a short-term solution at best.Water damage and mold remediation contractors who look beyond the initial repair to a longer-term solution – preventing...
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April 16, 2020
The Hidden Profits in Add-On Sales
HVAC contractors often approach jobs with a single-minded vision: install (or repair) the system and move on.In an ever-growing service economy, it’s time to think outside the ductwork.Expanding their options to include specialized insulation products to complement HVAC systems can help...
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April 13, 2020
Benefits of Vapor Permeable Insulation in Hot-Humid Climates: Exterior Assemblies and Masonry Walls
Builders in hot-humid climates face two challenges: creating a resilient building envelope that keeps bulk water vapor out, and getting rid of moisture that inevitably finds a way in. What makes the issue particularly complex is that some of the best strategies to keep water vapor from...
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October 17, 2019
Benefits of Vapor Semi-Permeable Insulation on Masonry Walls in Hot-Humid Climates
An area’s average climate determines, in part, the types of materials used in residential and commercial construction. Hot and humid climates include parts of North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Mexico according to Herbertson’s...
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