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  • Spray Foam Contractor Scammed Out of $156K in Fake Bank Draft Scheme

    • By Pat Foran- CTV News Toronto
    • Added on May 25, 2025

    The owner of a spray foam company north of Newmarket, Ont., says they lost over $150,000 from a bank draft scam, despite taking it to the bank and being told it was real. “I went to the bank to ask what I should be looking for and they gave me the confidence that the bank draft was real,” said Todd Moddejonge, of Sutton West. Moddejonge reached out to CTV News following a Consumer Alert story earlier this month about the owner of an excavation company who was given a fake bank draft. read more

  • Webinar Alert: Unlocking Energy Efficiency with Huntsman Building Solutions

    • By Huntsman Building Solutions
    • Added on Feb 26, 2025

    Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Huntsman Building Solutions, where we'll dive into the latest NECB-2020 requirements for energy-efficient buildings. Learn how to meet building envelope standards, improve airtightness, and implement cost-effective, high-performance assemblies like the D-Max Wall. read more

  • Good Foundations

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Feb 09, 2025

    One recent project included securing the foundations of two high-rise buildings at Lakeview DXE Club in Mississauga with spray foam insulation. The 12- and eight-story mixed-use residential and commercial buildings are designed by Kohn Architects for Vandyk Properties in Mississauga’s Lakeview area. read more

  • Ice & Easy

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Sep 13, 2024

    The Otterburne Curling Club in Manitoba, Canada is the latter. The club has been a fixture in the community since 1949, inspiring a love of the sport in generations old and new. But at 75 years old, the building’s age was beginning to show. The rink faced a host of issues related to the fiberglass insulation lining its walls and roof, such as high energy bills, fluctuating ambient temperatures, pesky condensation, and, perhaps worst of all, problems keeping the ice in prime condition. read more

  • Huntsman Building Solutions Showcases their Commitment to Sustainability at The Stack in Vancouver, BC

    • By Huntsman Building Solutions
    • Added on Sep 05, 2024

    Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS) cements its position as the purveyor of sustainable building solutions as it joins the roster of the builders of The Stack. Nestled in the vibrant core of Vancouver, The Stack has dramatically transformed the city’s skyline with its impressive design and unparalleled elegance – all while exercising a staunch dedication to the highest standards of sustainable construction. read more

  • Northern (Foamworks) Exposure

    • By Nick Fortuna
    • Added on Jul 15, 2024

    You won’t find many fire hydrants lining the streets of Clearwater County, Alberta, which averages only two residents per square mile, so firefighters rely upon large water tanks strategically placed around that rural Canadian community. read more

  • One for the Books

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on May 14, 2024

    Spray polyurethane foam’s versatility as a product means that some savvy business owners choose to segment their service markets to reach a wider customer base. Chris Lenchyshyn is one such owner. Together with his family, he owns and operates two spray foam companies in Niverville, Manitoba; Cold Country Spray Foam and Slab-Jack Kings, under the corporation name Prairie Wide Spray Foam (PWSF). read more

  • A Coffee With Carla

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Staff
    • Added on Feb 27, 2024

    Carla Airey Colinares has a reputation for being a mentor, cheerleader, and inspiration for many in the SPF industry. The Spray Foam Magazine team sat down with Carla and over a cup of coffee, discussed the importance of building a stronger community, listening to others, and how she is supporting women who pursue a career in the spray foam industry. read more

  • Niagara Foams

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Feb 27, 2024

    The Niagara Parks Power Station sits about half a mile away from Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara. For over a century, the former power plant harnessed the sheer force of the Falls to provide hydropower to thousands of people in the surrounding Ontario locales. read more