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  • Kraken Bond DIY Spray Foam Insulation Kits Helping Homeowners Combat Escalating Energy Expenses

    • By Press Advantage
    • Added on Oct 27, 2025

    Kraken Bond, a leading manufacturer of construction-grade adhesives and insulation materials, is promoting its DIY-friendly spray foam insulation kits as an affordable way for homeowners to combat rising energy costs. The polyurethane foam technology seals gaps, enhances thermal resistance, and can help reduce household energy bills by up to 50 percent while improving overall comfort and sustainability. read more

  • The New American Home Sets the Bar for Energy Efficiency Using Spray Foam

    • By International Builders’ Show
    • Added on Oct 24, 2025

    The New American Home 2026, showcased at the upcoming NAHB International Builders’ Show®, demonstrates how advanced materials and smart design can redefine energy performance. Featuring spray foam insulation, Fi-Foil barriers, AeroBarrier sealing, and a robust solar array, the 9,200-square-foot home targets an extraordinary HERS Index of -40 — achieving “above-ground submarine” airtightness and setting a new benchmark for sustainable luxury living. read more

  • Trading Fields & Silos for Slab-jacking & SPF

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Oct 08, 2025

    In the prairie town of Niverville, Manitoba, most people make their living in either of two industries: agriculture or construction. But the Lenchyshyn family of PWSF, INC (Cold Country Spray Foam & Slab-Jack Kings), has bested both of these worlds by using their strength in one industry to fuel their successes in another. read more

  • Sustainable Communities

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Oct 08, 2025

    Following the pandemic, Canada's economic landscape underwent significant changes, marked initially by low interest rates that encouraged a wave of new residents moving to the country in search of better opportunities and quality of life. read more

  • Fire Up for Foam

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Oct 08, 2025

    In the heart of central Minnesota, winters are long, cold, and unrelenting. For the firefighters at Cold Spring Fire & Rescue, a well-built, energy-efficient station is necessary to keep the 24/7 crews comfortable while they await and respond to fire calls. read more

  • Keeping It in the Foamily

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Aug 13, 2025

    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

  • Foam, Formulas, & Funnel

    • By Curt Janzen, Beyond Group
    • Added on Aug 13, 2025

    I’ll be honest—when I first heard about using AI in our spray foam business, I was skeptical. We’re contractors, not tech companies. But after implementing these systems at Beyond Group over the past year, I’ve seen firsthand how artificial intelligence can solve one of our industry’s biggest challenges: meeting customers where they actually want to buy. read more

  • NCFI Breaks Ground on $50M+ NC Plant Due to Surging Demand

    • By NCFI
    • Added on Jun 26, 2025

    NCFI Polyurethanes, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of polyurethane foam, has broken ground on a new $50M+, 140,000- square-foot manufacturing facility in Mount Airy, North Carolina. The ceremony, held in partnership with the Surry County Economic Development Partnership, brought together local officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to mark the beginning of a major new chapter for both the company and the region. read more

  • Securing the Base

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Jun 12, 2025

    Todd Bolton is the owner and General Manager of Synergy Spray Foam and Air Conditioning. His company was founded out of a passion for enhancing efficiency and comfort of a building in a more integrated manner. He believes that true efficiency arises from the synergy between insulation and air conditioning instead of viewing them as two separate entities. read more

  • Clear the Air

    • By Rick Duncan
    • Added on Jun 12, 2025

    Improving Respiratory Health for Spray Foam Installers read more