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  • Foam in the Frozen Frontier

    • By Dustin Terrel
    • Added on Aug 13, 2025

    Cape Newenham, which sits on the southwestern coast of Alaska, is a little-known place to most. With no town or residences nearby, the location is home only to a long-range radar station. This facility fulfills an important role in the country’s defense and the integrity of its physical structure is critically important. The station sits within a subarctic region with long, extremely cold winters. The weather is intensified by the maritime influences of the Bering Sea. read more

  • Prom-isingly Creative

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Aug 13, 2025

    Being the go-to crafter when an event needs decor is a big responsibility, but choosing the right materials can simplify the process while upping the ante on the final result. Just ask Tammy Feiler of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, who used around 40 cans of GE Gaps and Cracks foam to bring the bayou to John Hardin High School’s school prom.  read more

  • Modern Mining

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Aug 13, 2025

    Like most business owners, Jarod Amon doesn’t flinch from a challenge, and neither does his team. BioTex Foam has been in business since 2006, and after working in and around Austin, Texas, for that long, they are no strangers to the heat. read more

  • Farming Fortified

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Aug 11, 2025

    When you picture a farm building, do you envision a small stick-built structure with a faded red paint job and white-crossed sliding doors, topped with a squeaky rooster weathervane? Today, those traditional barn-like structures are found most often on residential properties, a la the “modern farmhouse” design trend. However, on an actual working farm, that barn design is a relic of a bygone era. read more

  • 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