Spray Foam January Issue 2024 News and Market Information | SprayFoam Magazine News

Touchdown or Foam Touch
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Jan 16, 2024
The impressive structure of the Kyle Field American football stadium sits on the campus of Texas A&M University (TAMU) in College Station, Texas. It has been home to the Texas A&M Aggies football team since Spring 1905, with a permanent concrete stadium being constructed in 1927. TAMU has updated their stadium several times over the past 96 years and in two recent projects, SPF was applied to both Kyle Field’s new suites and their metal framed indoor training facility (ITF). read more

Are Polyurea Coatings Systems “Green Coatings”?
- By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
- Added on Jan 16, 2024
From recent discussions regarding inquiries asking if the polyurea spray elastomer technology and systems (PUA) being applied would be considered “Green Coating Chemistry” or not, many people suggest that Green Chemistry involves the use of recycled or renewable resources, this is not the only criteria for classification. read more

Empire State of Excellence
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Jan 16, 2024
Working on a prominent and historic building is both a privilege and an honor. For one contracting company, that opportunity arose after months of communication, clerical prerequisites, and site visits. The Spray Foam Magazine team caught up with the Upstate Spray Foam Insulation crew to find out how they tackled a particular project and why they considered such a building a symbolic reflection of who they are as a company. read more

Tips for Waste Disposal
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jan 16, 2024
When it comes to disposing of insulation removed during spray foam applications, it’s important to prioritize environmental responsibility and comply with local regulations. read more

Rising Strong
- By Ashley Brooks
- Added on Jan 16, 2024
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and no one knows that better than firefighters and city planners. So, when a construction crew located cracks in the concrete floor of the Ottawa Fire Hall’s Station 56 during a remodel, the City of Ottawa acted fast. An engineering report determined that the cracking had not yet affected the building’s structural integrity, but indicated it was only a matter of time. read more

Puttin' on the Ritz
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jan 16, 2024
On the Mark Spray Foam, LLC. are based in Tampa, Florida, and they have won some impressive jobs as a preferred vendor of the city. They recently completed a commercial project utilizing their experience, logistics and patience. read more

Understanding Code & Emerging NFPA-275 Spray Foam Technologies
- By Richard Barone, Firestable Insulation Company
- Added on Jan 16, 2024
To run a successful spray foam insulation business with a competitive edge, spray foam installers must stay abreast of the ongoing changes in technological advances. read more

One of Their Own
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Jan 16, 2024
Imagine just buying and moving into your first house, only to have that excitement torn away as a hurricane blows through and floods the home’s lower level one week later. That’s exactly what happened to Profoam’s Noelle Krevetski and her partner Mike Byrnes. The place was a mess, with many of their unpacked possessions ruined. Just as they thought all was lost, the phone rang! read more

A Pinch of Good Fortune
- By Ashley Brooks
- Added on Jan 16, 2024
Spray polyurethane foam is highly regarded in the U.S. for its versatile insulating capabilities. But it’s less well-known in other areas around the world, like the Australian island of Tasmania. Roofing expert-turned insulation professional Ryan Worn founded Spray Foam Insulation Tasmania with the goal of making Tasmania more energy-efficient, one structure at a time. read more

What’s in That Stuff?
- By The Foamgineer
- Added on Jan 16, 2024
Have you ever wondered what’s in those A and B-side drums that makes the liquid turn into the rigid, airtight and highly insulative materials you can apply to just about anything? What causes it to turn from liquid to foam? Have you noticed that roofing foam takes longer to expand than wall foam or even open-cell foam? How and why? In this article, we’re going to ask the dumb questions you’ve always wanted to know but didn’t want to ask. read more

Spill the Beans
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jan 16, 2024
Love them or hate them, golf carts have been popular in the U.S. since the 1950s. However, it was a few decades earlier when the first golf cart was made in 1932 by disabled golfer Lyman Beecher, in his home state of Florida. Beecher improved upon his initial design by adding six car batteries and two more wheels to make it independently operated, but it was only suitable for short distances. read more