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Heat Shields and Beyond
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Sep 27, 2023
Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied spray foam as part of the thermal protection system to the Artemis III Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket.. The SPF insulation is flexible enough to move with the rocket, but rigid enough to handle the extreme pressures and temperatures as SLS accelerates from zero to 17,400 mph and soars to more than 100 miles above Earth in just eight minutes. Spray Foam Magazine spok read more

Roofing Lifespans Unveiled
- By Mason Knowles, Mason Knowles Consulting & Will Lorenz, General Coatings Manufacturing Corp.
- Added on Jul 30, 2023
The last 30 years have brought amazing advances in commercial roof technology. New products, processes, maintenance schedules, protective coatings, and more should have roofs lasting longer than ever before. However, while warranties have indeed increased from 5 years to 10 years to 15 to 20 and even 30 years, commercial roofs are replaced, on average, every 10 to 15 years. This is the same lifespan as 20 to 30 years ago. read more

Last One’s Standing
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jul 30, 2023
As Hurricane Ian’s threatening force geared up to be a direct hit on the Gulf Coast of Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis said, “Pray for people,” adding that Ian was of “historic” proportions. Floridians prepared as best they could for a storm that was so colossal, the entire state faced warnings about its possible effects. At just past 3 PM on Wednesday, September 28, 2002, Ian slammed into the Southern Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm, killing 149 people. read more

Proven Practices to Prevent Wind Damage
- By Robb Smith, RGS CONSULTING
- Added on Jul 30, 2023
The first time witnessing the power of wind, is an eye-opening experience for most in the roofing world. I would estimate that 95 percent or more of all people in the roofing industry have never seen a roof system severely wind damaged, let alone one blown-off by a hurricane. read more

If You Build It, They Will Come
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jun 01, 2023
MCC is one of North America’s leading polyurea and spray foam distributors, specializing in nationally known products, knowledgeable service, high-quality equipment sales, and customized, turn-key rigs for professional contractors. read more

Expanding into SPF
- By Spray Foam Staff
- Added on Mar 31, 2023
BAHA Construction, Inc. of Pueblo, Colorado, started as a commercial construction company specializing in both commercial and residential buildings. Two years ago, they decided to add spray foam insulation to their repertoire and through hard work and perseverance, they recently added a third spray foam rig to their fleet. There is no stopping this aspiring company, who has created a demand in their local area. With their growth so impressive, they are now offering interstate spray foam work. read more

High Performance with a New Look
- By James Shevlino
- Added on Feb 01, 2023
Polyurethane Machinery Corporation (PMC) recently released two innovative machines, the PK-25 and the Premier machine. Both newly engineered machines are exciting news for contractors as they have the potential to make applications increasingly efficient and functional. PMC also introduces its exciting new branding – with a newly designed logo and a sleeker powder coated finish, which incorporates a new black and red color scheme. 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

A River's Source
- By Spray Foam Magazine Staff
- Added on Aug 01, 2022
Red River Logistics is a non-asset based full-service logistics TEAM that provides cost-effective truckload, LTL, intermodal, expedited, ocean, air, and warehouse services with a renowned customer care reputation and an emphasis on long-term partnerships. Founded in January 2013, Red River quickly grew from two employees to their current team of 27, plus two agent offices. read more

Flames Away
- By Spray Foam Magazine Staff
- Added on May 31, 2022
St. Louis Group (SLG) is a leading supplier of brominated, chlorinated, and phosphorus flame retardants. Launching in 2010, by SLG’s president Dago Hornedo along with Rhonda Burgess, and Mindy Newton, SLG is now celebrating 12 years in business. Currently, SLG is also expanding into polyol and other polyurethane (PU) additives. read more

Recognition
- By Spray Foam Magazine Staff
- Added on Mar 30, 2022
Karen Wikert is the owner of Mrs. Spray Foam LLC and was ecstatic to win the SFWW Rig Giveaway at this year’s show. We managed to have a chat with Karen about this amazing victory. read more

Elevating Levels of Quality
- By Spray Foam Magazine
- Added on Feb 01, 2022
Natural Polymers is an independent spray foam manufacturer dedicated to delivering environmentally friendly products to the market. The Spray Foam Magazine team were eager to talk to three of its key players to find out how this company balances innovation, customer relations and a passion for foam. read more