IDI has officially relocated to a new facility at 1824 Ship Ave in Anchorage, Alaska. The move marks another step in the company's continued growth and commitment to supporting insulation professionals across the state. read more
DAP has reformulated Orange Peel and Knockdown water-based spray textures to deliver clog-resistant performance for wall and ceiling repairs. The updated formulas provide powerful flow and a wide, even spray pattern to help match existing textures. A dual-adjustable nozzle controls spray direction and texture size. Available in 25-ounce cans, the low-odor textures are paintable, require no priming, and clean up with water, making them suitable for repairs to textured drywall, stucco and plaster. read more
Huntsman Building Solutions introduces Icynene PrimeNM, a no-mix open-cell spray foam insulation designed for consistent application. The low-emission formula features GREENGUARD Gold certification and Appendix U compliance, eliminating the need for an additional ignition barrier in qualifying unvented attic assemblies. read more
Huntsman Building Solutions’ Heatlok® ECO and Classic LD-C-50 spray foam systems have achieved Australian Made certification, reinforcing their local manufacturing credentials and supply reliability. Through Pacific Urethanes, the systems combine advanced spray foam technology with local technical expertise and project support, providing insulation and airtightness solutions for residential and commercial construction across Australia. read more
SEI Group LLC has acquired Greenhome Specialties, Inc., a Utah-based installer of fiberglass, spray foam and other insulation products. The acquisition marks SEI’s entry into Utah and expands its footprint to 45 branches across 14 states. Greenhome owner Kyle Tolman will remain president. Financial terms were not disclosed. read more
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
Josh Lowder is a third-generation foamer who works alongside his father, Sheldon, at Comfort Zone Insulation, LLC in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Spray foam has been part of Josh’s life for as long as he can remember, but the family’s roots in the industry stretch back more than 45 years to his grandfather, Val Lowder. read more
A home is your own personal castle, your safe haven away from the dragons of the world. One family in Calgary, Alberta, took that seriously when designing their fit-for-royalty dream home. Right on the outskirts of the Canadian city looms a 16,675 sq. ft. almost-finished neo-fortress in the shape of a modern castle. read more
Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon and the 64th-largest city in Canada, enjoys a relatively mild subarctic climate thanks to its location within the Whitehorse Valley. Even so, winter temperatures can plunge to -40°C, making freeze protection a critical consideration for underground infrastructure. Energy North Construction, based in Whitehorse, recently spoke with Spray Foam Magazine about one such project. read more
Spray Foam Magazine is proud to announce the release of its Fall 2026 Issue, brought to you by Elastochem Specialty Chemicals Inc. read more
The thought of going back to school fills many people with dread. Nevertheless, there is one contractor in Chatham, Ontario, who doesn’t find the school environment intimidating at all. This contractor compared a recent spray foam project at a school to the environment of working in the spray foam industry—every day a crash course in learning and surviving. read more
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
