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Elite Concrete Lifters Polyurethane Foam Concrete Lifting

Elite Concrete Lifters (Broadway, VA) polyurethane foam concrete lifting is a minimally invasive, fast and affordable way to repair dangerous concrete issues! read more

Using the Spraybot for spray foam automation

SaniSpray by Graco

Graco SaniSpray sanitization, deodorizing and disinfectant sprayers. read more

Whether it's lowering your energy bills, being eco-friendly or ensuring an airtight seal to your home, spray foam is the right answer. Spray Foam insulation is energy efficient, affordable, and sustainable. So, make an informed choice and be sure your home is insulated with the latest in spray foam technology and you'll never have to concern yourself about your home's comfort again. read more

DC315 Black

IFTI Announces new DC315 BLACK! The only fully tested and approved BLACK intumescent coating available for the protection of Spray Foam Insulation. read more

How to Disassemble and Rebuild a PMC AP3 Spray Gun

How to Disassemble and Rebuild a PMC AP3 Spray Gun read more

Can You Handle the Monster?

Yield Monster Ultra-Low Density open-cell spray foam delivers up to 26,000 board feet and the lowest cost installed of any foam on the market. read more

The Application: Interview w/John Thompson Part 3 (Tips for Scoping a Project)

John Thompson, SWD Urethane’s Technical Service Representative, stresses the importance of using past experiences to help scope out a project. That being said, it will take a collective effort from everyone involved to ensure that the company is scoping properly. read more

The Application: REScheck w/Marcus DeVere

Rescheck is a product group used by builders and contractors to understand building code requirements and identify strategic ways to meet them. Marcus DeVere, SWD Urethane’s National Manager for Builder Accounts, recognizes ways of utilizing Rescheck to convert builders to spray foam. read more

The Application: Submittal Package w/Marcus DeVere

Contractors often wonder what should and should not be in submittal packages. Marcus DeVere, SWD Urethane’s National Manager for Builder Accounts, talks about the do’s and don’ts when putting a submittal package together. Specifically, he talks about ways spray foam contractors can differentiate their package from the competition by featuring the product benefits. read more

The Application: Bidding Opportunities and Takeoffs w/Marcus DeVere

The process of awarding a project can be extensive depending on the opportunity type. Marcus DeVere, SWD Urethane’s National Manager for Builder Accounts, explains what the process of awarding an opportunity takes, how to use takeoffs properly, and shares tips on knowing when building envelope starts and stops. read more

The Application: Getting Your Name out There w/Marcus DeVere

Building/residential permits can be used for more than just finding a project to bid according to Marcus DeVere, SWD Urethane’s National Manager for Builder Accounts. Most permits store the builder’s contact information which is useful when trying to create a relationship with the builder. Marcus explains the importance of getting your name out there by starting that relationship and becoming a trustworthy consultant. read more

The Application: Using Building Permits to Find Work w/Marcus DeVere

Finding jobs is one of the biggest concerns facing spray foam contractors. Marcus DeVere, SWD Urethane’s National Manager for Builder Accounts, recommends using building/residential permits as a way to find jobs. Permits are an excellent resource that provide builders with the project’s codes which can be used to identify where spray foam can be applied. Marcus goes into detail on how to get access to building/residential permits and what to look for in order to find a project to bid. read more

The Application: Building Codes & Rebates w/Marcus DeVere

Building codes serve purposes such as identifying custom vs tract home builders and pinpointing the air leakage requirements in the building. These key pieces of information can be used to identify and explain the ways spray foam is better than fiberglass and cellulose at meeting the requirements. Marcus DeVere, SWD Urethane’s National Manager for Builder Accounts, continues by explaining how meeting building code requirements can lead to rebates. read more

The Application: Interview w/John Thompson Part 2 (Improving as an Applicator)

Comfort should be an applicators number one priority. John Thompson, SWD Urethane’s Technical Service Representatives, coveys the importance of finding a technique that works and sticking with it. Limiting the amount of techniques used will help minimize waste. read more

The Application: Interview w/John Thompson Part 1 (Tips for Applicators)

John Thompson, SWD Urethane’s Technical Service Representative, explains that properly training the applicators is worth the time and investment. This not only gives the applicators more time to experiment with the foam, but it also makes them more efficient. read more

The Application: Winter Adjustments Open-Cell w/Jeremiah Schoneberg

Open-cell cut out weather is stricter. Jeremiah Schoneberg, SWD Urethane’s Technical Support Manager, explains how cold temperature changes affect the quality of open cell spray foam insulation in the installation process. He explains the best pre-conditioning steps and jobsite preparations to follow to increase open-cell spray foam performance and what to expect if no pre-conditioning or preparation is performed prior to installation. read more

The Application: Winter Adjustments Closed-Cell w/Jeremiah Schoneberg

Jeremiah Schoneberg, SWD Urethane’s Technical Support Manager, sits down to talk about the effects of temperature changes to the quality of closed cell spray foam insulation in the installation process. He explains what pre-conditioning and jobsite preparations can improve the yield outcome and job efficiency as well as what pre-conditioning and preparation to avoid. Jeremiah then talks about Quik-Shield 112XC and its cold-weather qualities that can minimize the need for jobsite pre-conditioning read more

The Application: Dialing in Your Foam w/Jeremiah Schoneberg

Jeremiah Schoneberg, SWD Urethane’s Technical Support Manager, explains the importance of dialing in before spraying to insure the best quality foam is produced without wasting time and product. read more

The Application: Maximizing Yield with Yield Monster w/Jeremiah Schoneberg

With the new Yield Monster product, yield capabilities can reach up to 26,000 board feet. Jeremiah Schoneberg, SWD Urethane’s Technical Support Manager, goes into detail on how to help sprayers reach higher yields with Yield Monster through training. read more

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Empire Insulation LLC
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- coon rapids, Minnesota, United States
Akurate Dynamics
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- Houston, Texas, United States
Spray Foam Innovations
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- Calhoun, Louisiana, United States
- Specializing in spray foam insulation, roof coatings, and ignition/thermal barriers. We serve Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas.
Total Insulation Corp
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- College Point, New York, United States
Ecologic Spray Foam Insulation, Inc
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- Tiverton, Rhode Island, United States
- Ecologic is a certified, insured and registered contractor servicing the insulation needs of residential, commercial and industrial properties around Southern New England.
SureSeal spray foam
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- Brownwood, Texas, United States
Elevated Development Construction
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- Tracy, California, United States
Guardian Roofing
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- Tomball, Texas, United States
Greater Chicago Roofing - Wheaton
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- Wheaton, Illinois, United States
Western Equipment Finance
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- Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States
No-Burn, Inc.
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- Wadsworth, Ohio, United States
SES Foam
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- Spring, Texas, United States
- Green Spray Foam Insulation

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Open-Cell and Closed-Cell Foam: What’s the Difference?

The importance of distinguishing between the two types of spray polyurethane foam cannot be understated. When it comes time to insulate a home or commercial building, you must opt for open-cell foam or closed-cell foam, or a specific combination thereof. Each type of foam distinctly impacts project costs, application methods, and building performance. There are two major factors distinguishing closed-cell and open-cell foams: structure and density.

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