Videos
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
The Application: Understanding Seasonal Impact on Yields w/Jeremiah Schoneberg
Weather changes can impact spray foam yields. Jeremiah Schoneberg, SWD Urethane’s Technical Support Manager, goes into detail on how to prepare product to keep performing even during difficult weather changes. read more
The Application: Maximum vs Installed Yield w/Jeremiah Schoneberg
Jeremiah Schoneberg, SWD Urethane’s Technical Support Manager, explains the process of measuring installed yield and understanding the delta between the product’s maximum yield capabilities. Jeremiah then explains how the delta measurement is a tool to understand how to bridge the gap to maximize the yield installed. read more
The Application: Standing out as a Business - Interview w/Alison Scott Bull (Part 5)
If you plan to gain a competitive advantage in the market, then you must be able to identify who your competitors are. Allison Scott Bull, SWD Urethane’s VP of Sales, explains that there’s room for growth within the industry, but the way to differentiate is through doing what the competition isn’t. This can be accomplished through interviews and research. read more
The Application: How to get Business - Interview w/Alison Scott Bull (Part 4)
Alison Scott Bull, SWD Urethane’s VP of Sales, stresses the importance of building long-term relationships with customers while also offering them great quality and service. Having an adequate amount of information on the customer is critical if the company plans to service their needs. Selling customers on price just isn’t enough sustain customer relations. read more
The Application: Managing Growth - Interview w/Alison Scott Bull (Part 3)
Generating too much work is actually a great problem to have for most sales teams because you can always scale it back. Allison Scott Bull, SWD Urethane’s VP of Sales, conveys that building up a labor force can be a difficult task, and that’s why it’s vital that the company gets the sales first. read more
The Application: Pitfalls of Growth - Interview w/Alison Scott Bull (Part 2)
Allison Scott Bull, SWD Urethane’s VP of Sales, explains that geography expansion is a prevalent issue within the industry. She also conveys that the jump to commercial spec can be a challenging one and that starting small is more viable. read more
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