ONE BIG TITLE. ONE BRAND-NEW RIG. THE 2026 CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR SEARCH IS ON! Enter Now! Win a Rig, Get Featured on the Cover, and Take Home Big Prizes! read more
Spray Foam Magazine is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated Late Summer 2026 Issue, brought to you by NCFI Polyurethanes, available in print, digital, and app editions. read more
On July 23, 2026, Wedge Roofing proudly celebrated Gary Harvey’s remarkable 30-year journey with the company, from residential and commercial sales to General Manager and, today, owner and CEO. His career reflects decades of leadership, innovation, and dedication to Wedge Roofing. Born and raised in London, England, Gary relocated to the United States in the mid-1970s. He began his career in the roofing industry following his education and has worked in the roofing, waterproofing, and buildin read more
Registration is now open for the RICOWI Fall 2026 Seminar & Meetings in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The two-day event will bring together roofing and building-envelope professionals for committee meetings, technical presentations, industry updates, networking opportunities, and a guided tour of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Early registration is encouraged due to required security processing for laboratory access. read more
DAP Global Inc. has appointed Scott Showalter as president following the retirement of Mark Heird. A 22-year veteran of the company, Showalter will lead DAP’s continued focus on innovation, customer partnerships, employee development, and growth across its portfolio of building, renovation, and repair solutions. read more
Registration is now open for the 2026 PDA Annual Conference, taking place October 14–16 in Indianapolis. Join polyurea professionals for technical sessions, education, networking, Demo Day, and the latest industry innovations. Register by August 21 for early rates. Speaker proposals are due August 7. read more
Todd Bolton, a longtime spray foam industry professional, has released A Spray Foamer’s Survival Guide: Reading Foam. Managing Chemistry. Protecting the Building. The new book draws on Bolton’s decades of field experience to help spray polyurethane foam contractors and applicators better understand foam behavior, chemical balance, environmental conditions, equipment performance, and common installation challenges. read more
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
