Covestro’s Baytown, Texas site received the 2025 Caring for Texas Award from the Texas Chemistry Council, recognizing its leadership in safety, environmental stewardship, sustainability, emergency preparedness and community engagement. read more
Insulation Distributors Inc. (IDI) has once again earned top recognition from Insulate America, being named 2026 Supplier of the Year Award winner for the fifth year in a row. read more
Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation for $72.50 per share in cash, valuing the homebuilder at approximately $8.5 billion. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026. read more
MAC Roofing Services brings spray foam roofing expertise to Lake Las Vegas, installing closed-cell foam and protective coatings across Blue Heron’s luxury Shoreline community. The project highlights MAC’s long-standing partnership with Blue Heron, energy-efficient “hot roof” assemblies, and the craftsmanship behind high-end flat roof systems built for the desert climate. read more
A monolithic dome home in Haynesville received a durable SPF roofing upgrade by Spray Foam Worx, replacing failing shingles with closed-cell spray foam and black silicone coating. The project improved wind resistance, energy efficiency, waterproofing, and long-term protection. read more
Lights, laughter, and a lot of foam! The SPFA’s SprayFoam 2026 Convention & Expo, took over Las Vegas in March at the legendary Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Imagine nearly 2,300 foam fans and 106 exhibitors, industry pros, innovators, and curious newcomers gathering under one roof to dive into certification quests, tech adventures, and hands-on training, all geared to power up the ever-expanding spray foam universe. read more
The article describes R&A Contracting’s award-winning restoration of a massive spray foam roofing system across seven 100-year-old buildings in St. Louis. Over ten weeks, the team scarified aging foam, primed the roofs, and applied 330,000 square feet of 2.8 LB Everest closed-cell spray foam plus HT Everest Acrylic Coatings while battling weather, logistics, truck traffic, and a tight winter deadline. read more
Harbourside Spray Foam tackled a challenging winter spray foam job at the Royal Canadian Air Force Museum in Comox, BC, using hoarding, heat, and Genyk’s Winter Blend closed-cell foam to insulate a new glass pavilion designed to preserve a historic aircraft year-round. read more
Recent field inspections of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems have revealed a recurring and largely preventable failure trend: building owners are not performing the maintenance necessary to protect the integrity of their SPF roof assemblies. read more
A volunteer crew of 25 spray foam contractors insulated the new Isaiah 117 House in Hillsborough, FL, donating labor, foam, PPE, food, and supplies to create a quiet, energy-efficient home for children awaiting foster care placement. The project highlighted industry teamwork, generosity, and community impact. read more
If you’re like most contractors, you didn't get into this industry to live in the zoo. The zoo is for the 97%, the people who want the comfort and safety of bi-weekly paychecks, predictable routines, and the security of a cage they’ve learned to call home. There’s nothing wrong with that life. But it’s not why you started your business. read more
Dudley J. Primeaux II explains why proper spray foam and polyurea application depends on more than maintaining a 1:1 ratio. The article breaks down the chemistry of formulation, the importance of complete mixing at the spray gun, and why both equipment data and human documentation matter in verifying quality results. read more
