Update: We have published a free Home Restoration Resources guide: https://allpurwinprod.wpengine.com/blog/insulation/home-restoration-resources-guide-insulation/ Over the past six weeks, USI has been reminded of the unwavering objectivity of Mother Nature. Two catastrophic storms decimated vast swaths of communities across two of the largest states in the country. While the skies have cleared, and the waters have begun to recede, […]
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Home Restoration Resources Guide – Insulation
Introduction The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the different types of insulation (fiberglass, cellulose, spray foam, etc.) and what your options are to install it as part of a home restoration project or rebuilding effort. This is specifically written for anyone who may have had flooding or home damage due to […]
The Advantages of Spray Foam Insulation
Up to 40% of a building’s energy is lost because of air infiltration. Air flows through gaps, cracks, and holes in through an HVAC systems, meaning more energy is used to maintain the comfort level of the building. Spray foam insulation outperforms other types of insulation because it can expand and tightly fill those crevices […]
Become an Insulation Installer – Watch this Video
The ICAA (Insulation Contractors Association of America) just launched a new video that helps job seekers learn how they can become an insulation installer. Check it out and share with anyone you know who might be interested in joining our exciting field of work! This video provides an overview of the insulation industry and highlights the […]
Three Reasons Why Spray Foam Can Be A Better Insulator
In the past, homeowners had little choice about the type of insulation they could use for their homes. While fiberglass was the most commonly used form of insulation, there are now several options. Today, more and more builders are choosing to insulate their homes with spray foam. No More Leaks! Traditional fiberglass insulation cannot stop […]
USI and Accella Proudly Help Christ’s Haven for Children
USI was in attendance today during the ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication for Christ’s Haven Cottage 17. We are honored to support Christ’s Haven’s mission and ministry in a small way. Dale Cox, branch manager for USI Champion Insulation in Dallas / Fort Worth, TX, was there along with Paul Holmes, the Mid-South and Canada Regional […]
How to Keep Heat Out of a House in a Hot Desert
The spray foam installers at USI Preston Insulation recently worked on a new construction single family residential home in Dragoon, Arizona. On average, there are 284 sunny days per year in this part of the country and high temps in July are around 95 degrees. The homeowner wanted their home to have a tightly sealed […]
USI Commercial Spray Foam Insulation Featured on National TV
USI was recently featured on an episode of Office Spaces, a TV show about modern workplace design. For more detailed information about this unique project, read the Project Overview below. Project Overview – Commercial Spray Foam Insulation BrandStar is an award-winning global marketing and production company, with its corporate office and production studio in Deerfield Beach, Florida. BrandStar’s […]
USI National Spray Foam Technician Trainer Completes Graco Reactor 2 Training
Matthew Frauenhofer, USI National Spray Foam Technician Trainer, completed the Graco Reactor 2 Training this week. Led by Darrick Grewe, the training took place at Graco’s facility in Minneapolis, MN. Graco supplies USI branches across the country with our Reactors, spray guns, hoses, O-rings, and replacement parts, as well as our airless sprayers for ignition […]
Knowing the different types of polystyrene and why it matters
Polystyrene, often abbreviated as PS, is a plastic that is naturally transparent when it is developed. It is used in all types of applications, both as a solid material to be used with larger systems and as a foam material that can be applied in a number of different industries. It first became popular in […]