OWEN ANIMAL CONTROL BECOMES A CERTIFIED

ATTIC RESTORATION INSULATION INSTALLATION     COMPANY

Owen Animal Control is pleased to be able to announce that the following employees have successfully passed the certification exam for the use and installation of T.A.P. (Thermal, Acoustic, and Pest Control)   Insulation, a material that possesses superior insulating properties combined with fire-resistance, and the ability to exclude and eliminate a wide range of insect pests.  The intensive, two day seminar included both classroom instruction and the actual, hands-on installation of T.A.P. Insulation in an under insulated attic.

Trained and Certified Staff:

Tobias Hatfield                                 Miguel Tello

Francisco Gonzales                           Steve Edgar

Randy Owen                                     Tom Morgan

David Walker                                    Jim Felgenauer

Dave Kidd                                        Craig Fowler

John D. Elliot, Training Specialist and field support agent for Thermal, Acoustic, Pest Control Insulation, took everyone through two days of classroom instruction and an actual hands-on installation of this revolutionary product.  Subjects included an historical perspective on the use and development of the insulation, Department of Energy recommendations in our area, how to calculate R factors and determine how much product is needed, inspection guidelines, set up procedures, equipment needs and preparation, and safety issues.  Then everyone participated in the actual installation of T.A.P Insulation.

The all Natural TAP insulation is an environmentally friendly product made from recycled natural fibers, and contains no asbestos, glass fibers or formaldehyde.  This “GREEN PRODUCT” reuses materials that would typically end up taking landfill space.

SUPERIOR THERMAL INSULATION PROPERTIES; leads to buildings that are warmer in the winter, and less drafty, and cooler in the summer by limiting all three methods of heat transfer: convection, conduction, and radiant.  This means greater comfort and lower heating and cooling costs.

Acoustical Sound Deadening: The custom installation of the TAP material forms to every nook and cranny of attic space even the oddly shaped areas around obstacles like plumbing, fans, ducts, and wiring.  This prevents heat loss in winter, cool air loss in summer, and acts as a barrier to the sun’s heat.  Noises are also effectively deadened.

Fire Resistance: TAP improves fire safety, as its proprietary two-stage process injects dry and liquid fire retardants that permeates the fibers adding both strength and fire resistance.  If a fire does occur, a charred surface barrier is formed that limits the spread of the fire.  We have a video that demonstrates the incredible heat and fire resistant properties of TAP insulation at www.owenanimalcontrol.com have a look, it’s quite a sight.

Pest Control Properties: TAP insulation helps control a wide range of annoying pests that can live and breed in your attic, invading your home in search of food and water.  TAP will kill most self-cleaning pests that are exposed to it; the borates that are ingested during grooming will dry out these pests, effectively mummifying them.  Pests controlled include cockroaches, termites, ants, silverfish, earwigs, crickets, millipedes and centipedes, and booklice.  Borates are products of very low toxicity to mammals; common table salt is seven times more toxic.  Boric acid is found in a wide range of household products like eye washes, detergents, and even foods, so risk to homeowners and pets is very low.

IRS Tax Credits: There are a variety of tax incentives available to the homeowner; a $1200 job will typically cost the homeowner $840, once the $360 tax credit is given. You save over 25% of the initial cost.  For additional IRS home tax credits visit www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index and for State tax credits try www.dsireusa.org

We are very pleased to be able to offer this service and are firm believers in the benefits of this fine product.  At 3.7 R-value per inch, it is more efficient than loose fiberglass (2.5), fiberglass batts (pads) (3.2) and other loose cellulose fills (3.5).  The savings in energy pays for itself in just a few years.  And who can put a value on the improved comfort and lack of creepy crawlies that it also provides.  This is a very efficient way to bring your home up to Department of Energy standards, which will improve resale value and attractiveness.  We can perform complete replacement of contaminated insulation as well as adding on to (capping) existing insulating materials.

If you live in SE Michigan and have an interest in an inspection and quote visit us at www.owenanimalcontrol.com or call 866-730-2154  We look forward to acquainting you with this revolutionary product.