David Ambrose is the owner of Base Camp Spray Foam in Kalispell, Montana, serving the Flathead Valley area. He is a fourth-generation Montanan who specializes in energy-efficient spray foam insulation for homes. In just one and a half years of serving the Kalispell community, David has built a reputation for delivering work defined by quality, integrity, and customer care. read more
Your reputation is your most valuable asset, and in an industry this demanding, the best reputations are forged within a community that has your back. I’ve seen firsthand that the businesses truly moving the needle aren’t just those with the best equipment—they are the ones who stay connected. read more
At Spray Foam Magazine, we make a point of checking in with our past Contractor of the Year (COTY) winners. We were especially excited to catch up with Danny Walker, the owner of Colony Insulation in Algonac, MI, who was our 2024 COTY winner! He has been super busy since his win and just wrapped up a project that truly brings a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. read more
Clark Spray Foam launched as a family-owned and operated insulation company and began operations in 2020, at the beginning of COVID. They are based in Jacksonville and service St. Augustine, Fernandina, and the Ponte Vedra area. read more
Early reports pointed to hand-held sparklers igniting polyurethane foam on the ceiling. Later images revealed the culprit: gray “egg-crate” packaging foam. For many, this was a chilling reminder of the 2003 Station Nightclub fire in Rhode Island, where pyrotechnics ignited similar foam, killing 100 and injuring 230. Two decades later, history has repeated itself—proof that the lessons learned were too easily forgotten. read more
Those are the words Jamie Kaye lives and works by. Jamie runs Elm Energy Group, stationed on the idyllic Atlantic shores of Hilton Head, South Carolina and is Spray Foam Magazine’s 2025 Contractor of the Year Envelope Whisperer. read more
Jeremy Leman came of age in the spray foam industry after purchasing a beat-up old rig fresh out of high school. The year was 2004 during a frigid January in Illinois, and young Jeremy started what would become Sealtite Insulation & SlabJacking with little more than work ethic and a prayer. read more
What follows is a real story about surviving against all odds. Spray Foam Magazine spoke with a veteran in the spray foam industry, Chas Costa, also known as the ‘Foam Wizard,’ about his recent health crisis, what challenges it presented him and his family, and how the industry came together to support his recovery. read more
We dedicate this issue of Spray Foam Magazine to the life and remarkable contributions of Douglas Sheehan Commette (February 22, 1966 – December 8, 2025). His unexpected passing leaves an immeasurable void in our industry and in the hearts of all who knew him. read more
For those who follow the social media groups, such as Polyurea World and even Spray Foam World Wide, there have been quite a few posts on the subject of using “polyurea” to re-line swimming pools. Fantastic idea and opportunity, right? Numerous “pros and cons” discussions have occurred, and some postings referencing the workings. read more
It’s with tremendous honor that Spray Foam Magazine presents 2025’s Contractor of the Year (COTY) award to Curt Janzen and Kevin Boschee of Beyond Group, from Alberta, Canada. read more
Spray Foam Magazine’s 2026 Show Issue is LIVE brought to you by Polyurethane Machinery Corporation. read more
