News

  • The Architecture of Curves

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Jun 12, 2025

    The Japanese are recognized for applying distinctive concepts to architectural design, and in the West, we are starting to acknowledge, respect, and embrace these ideas. A perfect example of this is a distinctive structure in Farmington Hills, Michigan, where spray foam is used to help shape the vision of an architectural joint venture, and one of their clients. Spray Foam Magazine spoke with Mike Doran, Vice President at Stony Creek Services Inc., to find out more. read more

  • Yo-Ho-Ho & Some Closed-Cell Foam

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Jun 12, 2025

    Buccaneer’s Cove is a tiny replica pirate village situated on the north end-zone of Tampa Bay’s Raymond James stadium, known by fans and locals as simply The Bucs Stadium. Its crown jewel is an elaborate 100-ft-long pirate ship, an iconic set piece beloved by football fans for nearly 20 years. read more

  • High & Dry

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Jun 06, 2025

    Fifth Avenue Lofts, located in downtown Oklahoma City (OKC), faced serious leaking issues, and updating the roof was crucial. If water enters the roofing system in any way, the damage could be substantial. It was imperative that the leak be fixed, and the roof updated before water started to seep into the apartments below. read more

  • UK Spray Foam Insulation: New Consumer Guide Published

    • By Roofing Today
    • Added on Jun 03, 2025

    A new consumer guide about spray foam insulation in domestic roofs has been published in the UK by the Insulation Manufacturers Association (IMA) in collaboration with industry partners. The Insulation Manufacturers Association states that spray foam insulation remains a proven method for enhancing the energy performance of homes and buildings. read more

  • Turn Your Home Into an Allergen-Free Zone with Spray Foam Insulation

    • By Enverge
    • Added on May 22, 2025

    If you or your family members suffer from allergies, you know how frustrating it can be to deal with sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion—even indoors. What many homeowners don’t realize is that allergens such as pollen, dust, mold spores, and pet dander don’t just accumulate inside; they actually enter the home through tiny cracks, gaps, and unsealed areas. The good news? Spray foam insulation can help create a healthier, allergen-resistant living environment by sealing up those entry points. read more

  • UK Update: New Lending Options Now Accept Spray Foam—With Controls in Place

    • By Tom Dunstan, FT Advisor
    • Added on May 16, 2025

    Recent policy enhancements from the Co-op concerning spray foam, an issue that can leave many homes unmortgageable, has been welcomed by mortgage brokers. The lender said, under the new enhancements, foam spray will be allowed with the controls in place to manage the associated risks. Helix Financial Partners managing director, Adam Stiles, described this announcement as bringing “constructive and pragmatic changes” to help many people affected by spray foam issues. read more

  • The Wheels on the Bus

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Apr 15, 2025

    In today’s world, we often forget that objects, buildings, and even modes of transport can serve purposes other than their original intentions. Take, for instance, the bright yellow school bus, a symbol usually associated with transporting children to school. However, one decommissioned school bus is being repurposed in a creative and educational way. The Spray Foam Magazine team delves into this innovative project. read more

  • One Foam to Rule Them All

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Apr 15, 2025

    For one homeowner in New South Wales, Australia, the key to ensuring their underground dream home remained dry and energy efficient, lay  in a critical decision—choosing spray foam insulation.  Enter Spray Foam Australia (SFA), who stepped up to the task using the high-performance AUSFOAM 30. AUSFOAM 30 is a low-density rigid polyurethane closed-cell foam system uniquely developed to provide a highly flame retarded foam insulation system. read more

  • All Bubble, No Trouble

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Apr 15, 2025

    At Spray Foam Magazine, we’re always on the lookout for the clever solutions that the masters of the trade have used to make tough jobs easier, or doable in the first place. When we heard about how Brad Redl of Enviro Home in Alberta, Canada, installed Polysource Industries’ Roof Armor Heat Shield closed-cell foam and Roof Armor HD Silver polyurea coating on a 13,000-sq.-ft. roof in below-freezing temperatures, we had to learn more. The secret? A custom-built, heated bubble. read more