Depending on the climate zone, attic insulation benefits can vary. Essentially, attic insulation resists the transfer of heat between the living quarters of your home and the attic overhead. If your home was built before 1980, it may well be under-insulated by today’s efficiency standards. Upgrading to current U.S. Department Of Energy recommendations will reduce heating […]
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Why Builders Prioritize a High Performance Home Over Beauty
Did you know that thanks to advancements in insulation, a refrigerator is 3 times more energy efficient today than it was 20 years ago? And that a basic beer cooler now keeps ice frozen for several days? Insulation is also one of the most effective ways to achieve a high performance home since it helps […]
Chemistry Meets Code: Sugar Foam vs Alternative-Tested
If you’re working with an installer like USI to provide spray foam insulation in exposed attics in the homes you’re building, you may have wondered how we decide between sugar foam and an alternative-tested foam. Both types provide your homeowner customers with the highest level of energy efficient building envelope, but each have their own […]
Safety Week 2018 Highlights
We take the National Safety Stand-Down very seriously every year. Everyone in the company is asked to stop, stand-down, learn a new safety lesson, think about safety, teach it, and talk about it. Most importantly, we want everyone to feel good about advocating for safety. Our goal every year during the safety week is for […]
USI Recognizes OSHA National Safety Stand-Down Week
Stand-down by taking a break to focus on “Fall Hazards” The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is holding its 5th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls this week, beginning today, May 7th. The event encourages companies and workers to pause during the workday for topical discussions, safety demonstrations, and […]
How to Get a No-Nonsense Insulation Bid and Avoid Frustrating Call-Backs
The 3 steps to getting a no-nonsense insulation bid: In order not to waste your time and money, before requesting an insulation bid, it’s important to choose a contractor who 1) knows the best insulation products to recommend (read our Insulation 101 Guide) for your particular situation, 2) understands the building envelope, and 3) is committed […]
6 Reasons to Build a Tiny House
Here are 6 benefits of living in a tiny house: Create a “Net Zero” Carbon Footprint Lower Costs Get Back to the Basics Get Creative The American Dream Freedom and Independence Create a “Net Zero” Carbon Footprint Tiny houses are considered net zero buildings, which are structures that consume less energy than the energy that […]
Safety Tips from USI Leaders
Insulation and Spray Foam Safety
You can’t deny the importance of both quality and safety in construction. Some say “Quality is the Standard. Safety is the Priority.” For example, there is a lot of quality control and safety compliance when it comes to installing spray foam insulation. Whether it’s for a residential or commercial builder, or retrofit installation, there are […]
Installed Insulation for a Commercial Office Building
This commercial project was for Marina Heights, the State Farm regional headquarters campus, and was the largest office development in Arizona history. One of our major commercial builder customers, Ryan Companies, recognized USI as an outstanding trade contractor for our performance on the job site. This recognition is exceptional and reinforces that we all play a key […]