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
Lange’s approach to this project mirrored his approach to his entire spray foam career—let’s give it a try and see what happens. If it keeps working, we keep going. read more
Upgrading a 65-year-old school to improve its energy efficiency is essential not only for the building itself but also for the success of its students. read more
Barton Community College in Great Bend, Kansas, is seeking bids from qualified spray foam and coating contractors to repair and protect multiple campus roofs. The project aims to enhance energy efficiency and extend the lifespan of existing roofing systems with high-performance foam and coating solutions. read more
Unlocking the potential to succeed in this industry takes training, persistence, ingenuity, and a dash of patience. However, even after mastering the art of spraying, other challenges can still hinder success. Having a business head, and the ability to pivot, plan, and pursue are key attributes. read more
Enverge Spray Foam today announced the launch of an online calculator designed to provide its contractor partners with a reliable tool for efficient project estimation and planning. Available now through the Enverge.App, this new resource is part of Enverge’s growing digital platform that delivers training, technical guidance, and jobsite tools designed to help contractors work more precisely, consistently, and successfully. read more
The Lawrences have been a fixture in and around the Las Vegas area since Dennis and Michelle Lawrence founded Black Canyon Roofing over 30 years ago. Five members of the family currently work for the company, so SFM called them up to chat about what a day in the life of a Lawrence is like. Spoiler alert: it’s equal parts foam, fun, and family. read more
The new Medford VFW building project in Medford got a major boost last week as contractors from around the country came together to install spray foam insulation in the new building. The labor was donated by the individuals participating and the insulation and equipment was donated by suppliers. “It is probably the biggest donation that I’ve ever been part of on a project,” said Jeff Meyer, owner of Meyer Buildings, the general contractor for the new VFW building. read more
Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS), the global leader in energy efficient and resilient building envelope solutions, has just unveiled a tool to make things easier for spray foam contractors. The newly released Daily Work Record system allows contractors to digitally record valuable information about their projects and jobsites to monitor equipment material usage, enhance quality control, support safe and consistent operations. read more
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
Like all Americans, spray foam industry contractors are paying close attention to the news these days. With a new U.S. administration in place, changes are happening daily and one of the biggest concerns of the day is tariffs. As an industry that relies on raw materials from other countries, we aren’t immune from tariffs. Let’s take a closer look at how they work and how they may impact our industry and individual businesses. read more
Green Builder Media awarded SealTite™ PRO OCX Sustainable Product of the Year for 2025 last week. The award acknowledges Carlisle’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. read more
