News

How to Deal with a "Bad" Batch of Foam
- By Mason Knowles
- Added on May 03, 2018
How to deal with a bad batch of spray polyurethane foam. read more

What is the Real Story Concerning SPF and R-value?
- By Mason Knowles
- Added on Feb 27, 2018
A look at the relationship between labeled R-value and SPF performance. read more

Trying to Reason With Hurricane Season
- By Mason Knowles
- Added on Feb 22, 2018
A look into the research behind why Spray Polyurethane Foam is beneficial for hurricane protection. read more

Sprayfoam Educational Institute Provides SPFA Roof Inspector Courses
- Added on Oct 05, 2010
Sprayfoam Educational Institute in cooperation with the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association and the Phoenix chapter of Roof Consultants Institute provided SPFA Accreditation courses to more than 20 persons on inspecting SPF roofing systems. read more

Sprayfoam Educational Institute and BASF to Present SPFA Accredidation Courses
- Added on Sep 21, 2010
These classes are required by SPFA to be a fully accredited spray foam roofing applicator. Completing these courses will provide required courses to become SPFA Accredited. Instructors are Mason Knowles and Jim Andersen. read more

Classes Offered by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance to become a SPFA Accredited Roof Inspector
- Added on Jul 08, 2010
Mason Knowles is one of the leading Spray Foam Consultants in the industry and was the former Executive Director and Technical Director for the SPFA. He has more than 40 years of hands on experience in the spray foam industry. read more

International Building Code (IBC) Fire Test Requirements - Mason
- By Mason Knowles
- Added on Nov 12, 2009
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Fire Code Requirements for SPF applications - Mason
- By Mason Knowles
- Added on Nov 12, 2009
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Founder of Central Coating Suddenly Dies
- By Mason Knowles
- Added on Jul 20, 2009
John Patrick Nolan passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the age of 71. He was the founder and owner of Central Coating Company, one of the leading sprayed polyurethane foam roofing companies in the United States. read more

Closed-Cell Spray Foam to Offer Significant Benefits to Metal Buildings
- By Rick Tucker & Mason Knowles
- Added on Jun 05, 2009
The use of ccSPF can impart a number of high-performance attributes to metal roofing and cladding assemblies, from high R-value thermal insulation and good acoustical performance to wind uplift resistance and increased racking strength. read more

Observations of Roof Damage from Hurricane Dolly South Padre Island & Port Isabel Texas
- By Mason Knowles
- Added on Apr 22, 2009
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Bob Jutras Voted Spray Foam Industry's Customer Service Rep of the Year
- By Mason Knowles
- Added on Feb 13, 2009
According to Mason Knowles, “the idea is to recognize and reward those dedicated individuals who go out of their way to provide technical help and assistance to their clients that made their business more prosperous and efficient. read more