This project sounds more like a plot from a sci-fi movie, yet it is happening right here in the U.S. There are few who will ever see it, and that’s because it’s buried a mile underground and consists of at least 370 miles of tunnels. read more
Every reputable spray foam contractor eventually runs into the same frustrating challenge: competing against “Chuck-in-a-Truck.” He’s the contractor who wins jobs by undercutting prices, ignoring safety requirements, and delivering substandard work that reflects poorly on our entire industry. It’s difficult to watch projects go to someone who cuts corners, especially when you’ve invested the time, training, and resources required to do the job right. read more
In Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, on the shores of Lake Huron, Gordon’s Shoreline Marine is hard at work carrying on a 50-year family legacy as experts in all things marine construction and repair. Seawalls, marinas, docks—if it’s submerged or it floats, Gordon knows what to do to keep it in tip-top shape. At their shop, co-owners and cousins Taylor and Curtis Gordon often use closed-cell spray foam in their services. read more
Not many may realize this, but this year represents the 40th Anniversary of the development and demonstration of the 100% solids, plural component aromatic polyurea spray elastomer technology. This was accomplished by a little company in Central Texas, Texaco Chemical Company. read more
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation delivers strong air sealing, high energy performance, and long-term durability—especially in hard to seal areas where other insulation types leave gaps or settle over time. Contractors see the results in blower-door numbers, comfort complaints that disappear, and fewer callbacks. Many homeowners and builders recognize those benefits too. read more
In the relatively short time that Josh Martin of Georgia’s Savannah Spray Foam Insulation has worked in the insulation industry, he’s gotten plenty of calls about installing foam to a building’s roof deck. Those are the bread and butter, mundane yet reliable types of jobs they’d always relied on in their less than five years as a business. But one day he got a different sort of call. read more
When retired coal miner Lonnie Dison needed help with an important project, spray foam proved to be the perfect solution. Lonnie left high school to work in the coal mines of East Tennessee and now dedicates his time to preserving the region’s rich mining heritage as a board member of the Coal Creek Miners Museum in Rocky Top, Tennessee. read more
Do you trust me? My guess is that a few people nodded their head yes while the majority of you furrowed your eyebrows a bit and maybe turned your head to the side thinking about that question. If you’re in the majority where trust wasn’t immediate, keep reading! read more
The idea began with a question: if snow protects plants from freezing, could George Klat, founder of Frosco, develop a foam with similar benefits? He aimed to create an on-demand, scalable, and environmentally safe foam for the agricultural industry. Collaborating with researchers from Imperial College London, George developed a foam platform that not only insulates but also shields plants from heat, acts as a pest barrier, retains moisture, and supports soil health. read more
When spray foam contractors consider buying noncompliant spray foam materials, it’s a violation of trust and the penalties are severe. In the spray foam insulation industry, contractor and installer buying decisions carry risk and may violate the law. read more
Todd Bolton of South Carolina’s Synergy Spray Foam and Eric Gladson of Wisconsin’s Integrity Plus Insulation are two go-getters who believe in the power of people. Over the last five years, they’ve spearheaded a charity network called “Change the World One Set of Foam at a Time.” read more
Imagine slashing a building’s energy bills, stopping leaks in their tracks, and giving an old roof a second life, all without the hassle or cost of a full replacement. In this exclusive Spray Foam Magazine interview, discover how the passion and methods of one roofing contractor are helping redefine traditional commercial roof renovations. If a commercial roof is in good shape except for a contained area, it makes sense to repair it. read more
