News

  • At the Top

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Sep 27, 2023

    There is something fresh and exciting about reviewing any newly built property, but one that is cited as being the largest residential build in all of Simcoe County, Canada, is enough to break any architectural lover into a euphoric sweat. That’s why the Spray Foam Magazine Team (SFMT) was eager to chat with Barrie Insulation Systems about this colossal 33,000 sq.ft. property. read more

  • Tundra Treks

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Sep 27, 2023

    Exploring the Canadian tundra while visiting with polar bears beneath the Aurora Borealis is an adventure once reserved for only the most intrepid expeditioners. read more

  • Pure Gold

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Sep 27, 2023

    The Canadian Urethane Spray Equipment (CUSE) team are veterans in the spray foam industry who first started the company to supply quality equipment and parts to the SPF Industry in the Greater Toronto area (GTA) of Canada. They then moved to Cambridge, Ontario where they built a company with a reputation for renowned customer service. This business thrived on the following principles of customer service: trust, communication, and quality. read more

  • Simple to Spray in a Sustainable Way

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Sep 27, 2023

    Long recognized for its sealing and insulating benefits, spray foam continues to gain widespread use in the construction industry. Spray foam adheres to most surfaces and expands to create a seamless, airtight building envelope. By effectively reducing air leakage and limiting infiltration of pollutants and allergens, spray foam increases a building’s energy efficiency and improves indoor air quality to create a comfortable environment. read more

  • Gimme Shelter

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Jul 30, 2023

    The inception of Bognor, Ontario’s Polaris Spray Foam & Insulation started as a casual discussion at a family Christmas gathering between cousins Devon Yule and Nathan Vascotto. Combined, the two have over 15 years of spray foam experience and decades of insulation experience. Nathan also owns Peninsula Plumbing, based in Wiarton, Ontario. read more

  • Staying Afloat

    • By William Bales
    • Added on Jun 01, 2023

    Newfoundland and Labrador combine to form Canada’s easternmost province and the furthest eastern point in North America. It is a province of two distinct bodies of land: Labrador, the mainland and Newfoundland, an island dotted with numerous lakes–large and small. The two areas are separated by a channel of water known as the Strait of Belle. The province is also home to over seven thousand small islands. In Newfoundland Labrador you’re never far from the sea or freshwater. read more

  • Huntsman Building Solutions & Habitat for Humanity Join Forces to Build First 3D Homes in Canada

    • By Huntsman Building Solutions
    • Added on May 03, 2023

    Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS), Nidus3D, Great Northern Insulation (GNI), and Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex have recently completed the first 3D printed homes in Canada, with plans for more to come in the following year. This breakthrough project will provide affordable housing to those at risk of homelessness and elevate members of the community through The Bridge Youth Resource Centre. read more

  • Extreme Perseverance

    • By William Bales
    • Added on Mar 31, 2023

    Foametix Insulation is an established spray foam insulation company based out of Winnipeg, Canada that employs a staff of eight with two spray rigs. Foametix has been in business since 2009, but on June 1, 2022, Mark Kucel took over ownership of the company. read more

  • The Quebec Check

    • By Huntsman Building Solutions
    • Added on Sep 29, 2022

    Project ‘Ilot Rosemont’ is one of the largest building projects in Quebec. It was completed in partnership with the spray foam installer and with the “Accès Logis” program, which is a financial assistance program adopting collaboration among public, community and private resources. The program’s purpose is to create social and community housing for low, or modest-income households, or people with specific housing needs. read more

  • Fungus Foam Mushrooms

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Staff
    • Added on Sep 29, 2022

    Artist Aleisha Prather’s nickname is “Swiss Army Art Girl,” suggesting that no medium is out of her grasp. As a sculpture artist, she specializes in fantasy works inspired by nature and the alluring history of fairies. She utilizes every aspect of creativity to execute her concepts, tapping into her knowledge of drawing, painting, wood carpentry, metal fabrication, electrical engineering and lately, spray foam insulation. read more

  • Secrets of Success

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Staff
    • Added on Sep 29, 2022

    Elastochem has been making, distributing, and selling quality products to its Canadian customer base since 1987. A family-owned business and a respected manufacturer, it is based out of Brantford, Ontario, Canada. read more

  • Spray Foam Contractor Spotlight in Ontario, Canada

    • Added on Sep 29, 2022

    With warm smiles and even warmer hearts, clients have loved working with Premium Insulation in large part because of our warm, friendly nature. The extensive experience of our team combined with a strong commitment to deliver the highest standard of service and insulation expertise has put our clients at ease for over three decades. read more