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  • RV Having Fun Yet

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Sep 30, 2026

    The word “entrepreneur” has lost its edge. It completely understates the gritty, everyday hustle of building a real business from scratch. It takes serious guts, raw expertise, and endless sleepless nights to turn a vision into reality. Luckily, our industry is packed with these relentless masterminds. This issue, Spray Foam Magazine touches down in Quebec, Canada, to go behind the scenes with a polyurea coating innovator who is rewriting the rules of the RV coating game. read more

  • “I’m a Certified Polyurea Applicator”

    • By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
    • Added on Sep 30, 2026

    I have seen some recent posts on social media lately that show either a sub-standard spray foam or polyurea spray application, and the comment is made that the specific contractor was certified. Whether you are a spray foam or polyurea contractor and applicator, commitment to the work is essential. Part of that commitment relates to receiving proper training and eventually levels of certification. read more

  • Respect the Recoat Window

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Sep 30, 2026

    Just south of Houston in Texas City, Lagoonfest Texas draws crowds to the shores of Lago Mar, a 12-acre, 24-million-gallon crystal-clear lagoon. From the white-sand beaches surrounding Texas’ largest Crystal Lagoons® amenity to the well-appointed clubhouse and all it has to offer, Lago Mar offers exceptional amenities that invite you to relax and enjoy. read more

  • Gary Harvey Celebrates 30 Years at Wedge Roofing

    • By Wedge Roofing
    • Added on Aug 11, 2026

    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

  • One Mile Below Earth

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Jul 31, 2026

    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

  • BASF Finalizes Sale of Coatings Business to Carlyle

    • By BASF Coatings
    • Added on Jul 02, 2026

    BASF has completed its coatings transaction with Carlyle, receiving around €5.8 billion in pre-tax cash proceeds and retaining a 40% equity stake in Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings. The deal supports BASF’s strategy to sharpen its portfolio focus while continuing to participate in the coatings business’s future growth. read more

  • Stormproof by Design

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Jun 01, 2026

    A dome home in Haynesville received a durable SPF roofing upgrade by Spray Foam Worx, replacing failing shingles with closed-cell spray foam and black silicone coating. The project improved wind resistance, energy efficiency, waterproofing, and long-term protection. read more

  • Planning & Planing

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Jun 01, 2026

    The article describes R&A Contracting’s award-winning restoration of a massive spray foam roofing system across seven 100-year-old buildings in St. Louis. Over ten weeks, the team scarified aging foam, primed the roofs, and applied 330,000 square feet of 2.8 LB Everest closed-cell spray foam plus HT Everest Acrylic Coatings while battling weather, logistics, truck traffic, and a tight winter deadline. read more

  • A Relaxing Environment, or so You Thought

    • By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
    • Added on Mar 23, 2026

    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

  • The Coating That Takes the Hit

    • By ArmorThane USA
    • Added on Feb 02, 2026

    In principle, shooting ranges are simple spaces that serve a basic function: to provide a controlled, and therefore safe, area for shooting practice. Depending on the type of shooting range, they may be called firing ranges, gun ranges, or shooting grounds, and they can be built indoors or outdoors, used for practice, competitions, or obtaining qualifications, or vary in a number of other ways. read more