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Do the 2021 IECC Building Codes Benefit Spray Foam?
- By Aaron Davenport, Director of Building Science for Holcim Building Envelope, Spray Foam Division
- Added on Apr 01, 2023
The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is arguably the largest change in building codes to date. I’m dating myself, but when I started my career in construction, the energy codes required R11 in walls and R19 in attics. With the updated 2021 IECC, minimum energy requirements have increased to R49 for ceiling insulation in climate zones 2 and 3, and R60 for ceiling insulation in climate zones 4 and higher. read more

A Chemical Reaction
- By Spray Foam Staff
- Added on Mar 31, 2023
Since 1987 Elastochem, a family-owned Canadian company started making, distributing, and selling quality products like spray foam, waterproofing membranes, coatings, adhesives, cast polyurethane, and tailor-made chemical solutions, to their Canadian customers. Elastochem has an outstanding reputation for innovation and customer care, but what do we really know about this Canadian company, and how can we as an American market learn from their success? read more

Expanding into SPF
- By Spray Foam Staff
- Added on Mar 31, 2023
BAHA Construction, Inc. of Pueblo, Colorado, started as a commercial construction company specializing in both commercial and residential buildings. Two years ago, they decided to add spray foam insulation to their repertoire and through hard work and perseverance, they recently added a third spray foam rig to their fleet. There is no stopping this aspiring company, who has created a demand in their local area. With their growth so impressive, they are now offering interstate spray foam work. read more

Spray Foam Magazine’s Spring 2023 Issue is LIVE!
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Mar 31, 2023
Spring has sprung and Spray Foam Magazine is excited to announce that its Spring 2023 issue is now live and available for reading! This latest issue is packed with informative articles, industry news, and insightful commentary from some of the leading experts in the spray foam industry. read more

Extreme Perseverance
- By William Bales
- Added on Mar 31, 2023
Foametix Insulation is an established spray foam insulation company based out of Winnipeg, Canada that employs a staff of eight with two spray rigs. Foametix has been in business since 2009, but on June 1, 2022, Mark Kucel took over ownership of the company. read more

Transitioning from Spray Foam to Polyurea Spray
- By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
- Added on Mar 31, 2023
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Moisture Strikes Again
- By Ken Anderson
- Added on Mar 31, 2023
If you have been in the spray foam business for any length of time, you already know that isocyanate can crystallize creating a lot of problems. What you may not know is that the crystallization is not caused by exposure to air, but rather by exposure to the humidity that is in the air. read more

Cold as Ice
- By William Bales
- Added on Mar 31, 2023
Dan Grimes is the owner of Cincinnati RetroFoam (CRF), a family-owned insulation business serving Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southern Indiana since 2015. With the help of his wife Pam, they oversee a staff of 15 employees and emphasize their commitment to quality, service and community. General Manager Danny Dishroon recently shared the details about a project completed at IMI Concrete in Hebron, Kentucky. read more

A Call of Duty
- By William Bales
- Added on Mar 31, 2023
Halfway between Syracuse and Albany and just south of Utica is the small town of West Winfield, New York. This is the location of Upstate Spray Foam Insulation, co-owned by Billy Gibson and Jesse Christian. The company specializes in all types of insulation for homes and businesses. Company projects can range from small crawlspaces to multi-year projects, such as the one they’re working on at West Point, America’s oldest Military Academy. read more

Event Recap: Breaking Records
- By Rick Duncan
- Added on Mar 31, 2023
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Foam on Tap
- By Noelle Krevetski
- Added on Mar 31, 2023
The bond between brothers-in-law can be a unique and special one, often stemming from a shared love of family, adventure, and creativity. For two such brothers-in-law, their passion for turning ordinary objects into something extraordinary led them to embark on a unique project that would ultimately combine their skills and talents in unexpected ways. read more