Stepping into my role as Membership Development Manager at SPFA, I was immediately impressed by the vibrancy of the spray foam industry. This is more than just business; it's a community united by passion and a commitment to Foam-It-Right®. read more
Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that help power various equipment, like hand tools, cell phones, electric vehicles, and industrial robots. These batteries have many benefits, including fast charge times, low maintenance, light weight, and high-power density. Many contractors have them in their rig, but are they aware that alongside all the benefits, there could also be a potential hazard waiting to ignite. read more
Polyurethane chemistry has virtually endless incredible uses, from sponges and surfboards to boat decks and bowling balls. Still, some that I find most fascinating, other than spray foam insulation, of course, are its uses in military applications. read more
This cohesive knowledge base has also allowed PolyCon to develop high-quality products, including spray foam, elastomeric roof coatings, and significantly enhanced customer service abilities. read more
This short article highlights the role of airborne embers in the spread of wildfires in Wildfire Urban Interface (WUI) areas, and especially in California, where high winds, dry vegetation, and poorly protected homes have led to devastating consequences in early January 2025. read more
Since the start of the year, Spray Foam Magazine has been on the lookout for family ties within the SPF industry. We want to hear from mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, grandparents, married couples, and multi-generations that work together so that we can publish your story. This article marks the first story in a series called “All in the Foamily.” read more
For one homeowner in New South Wales, Australia, the key to ensuring their underground dream home remained dry and energy efficient, lay in a critical decision—choosing spray foam insulation. Enter Spray Foam Australia (SFA), who stepped up to the task using the high-performance AUSFOAM 30. AUSFOAM 30 is a low-density rigid polyurethane closed-cell foam system uniquely developed to provide a highly flame retarded foam insulation system. read more
Spray-Tec traveled an hour north to Underwood, Indiana, where they would spend five and a half days installing a dual open-cell foam and blow-in insulation system to Underwood Pole Barn. read more
BAWoSF, Women in the industry changing the face of foam read more
In today’s world, we often forget that objects, buildings, and even modes of transport can serve purposes other than their original intentions. Take, for instance, the bright yellow school bus, a symbol usually associated with transporting children to school. However, one decommissioned school bus is being repurposed in a creative and educational way. The Spray Foam Magazine team delves into this innovative project. read more
At Spray Foam Magazine, we’re always on the lookout for the clever solutions that the masters of the trade have used to make tough jobs easier, or doable in the first place. When we heard about how Brad Redl of Enviro Home in Alberta, Canada, installed Polysource Industries’ Roof Armor Heat Shield closed-cell foam and Roof Armor HD Silver polyurea coating on a 13,000-sq.-ft. roof in below-freezing temperatures, we had to learn more. The secret? A custom-built, heated bubble. read more
Spray Foam Magazine proudly announces the launch of its Spring 2025 issue brought to you by NCFI Polyurethanes. read more
