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  • PRODUCT UPDATE: Spray Foam Robot

    • By SprayFoamMagazine.com
    • Added on Jun 05, 2023

    A new robot designed to spray foam insulation under floors is now being used across the town, to help provide a faster, safer, and more efficient way of insulating homes and buildings... read more

  • Remediation, Renovation & Repair

    • By Mitch Clifton, EVP Construction Foam, NCFI
    • Added on Aug 01, 2022

    There may be no more important decision to building owners than the integrity of their building’s roof. Of course, there may be no more overlooked choice than roofing material either. Usually, the type of material is dictated by the design of the building and may be spec’d by the architect or designer, however sometimes the contractor makes the choice. read more

  • Going to the Zoo

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on May 31, 2022

    In the past, zoos were considered mere entertainment for people to observe animals they may not have had the pleasure of ever seeing in the wild. However, today most zoos recognize that the animal’s welfare is paramount and their living environment at the zoo should replicate their natural habitat as closely as possible. This includes both the aesthetics within a zoo’s enclosures, as well as comfort for all the animals. read more

  • An Airbnb Blooms with Spray Foam

    • By Noelle Krevetski
    • Added on Feb 01, 2022

    In the early 1970s, two friends in Austin, Texas, decided to try something risky. Dalton Bloom wished to create an extraordinary place that would last forever, and Charles Harker wanted to create something one-of-a-kind. They collaborated to design the Bloomhouse, which could quite easily be the world’s most unusual home. read more

  • Through the Roof

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Jul 23, 2021

    Space exploration is no longer the sole territory of government agencies, with private companies thrusting forward at a greater speed than governments. Several dominant players in the U.S. private sector “space race” include SpaceX, Orbital Sciences, Blue Origin, Bigelow Aerospace, SpaceDev, and Virgin Group to name a few. What does that mean for the spray foam industry? In one word–opportunity. read more

  • The Evolution of Blowing Agents

    • By Cassie Todtenhagen, Spray Foam Product Manager, Johns Manville
    • Added on May 25, 2021

    In order to meet emerging regulations, the spray foam industry is constantly working to develop new generations of spray foams that phase out or reduce the impact of ingredients with ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP). For reference (and as described in more detail below), ODP measures the potential impact on the Earth’s protective ozone layer, and GWP measures potential impacts contributing to atmospheric warming. read more

  • Splashing Into Pool Insulation

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Staff
    • Added on May 25, 2021

    The clouds are melting away and the sunbeams are finally shooting through what has been a testing year for many. This particular pool and indoor swim spa with hot tub is located in Langley, BC, Canada and is sure to make someone’s summer extra special this year. read more

  • Reaching New Heights

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Staff
    • Added on Mar 23, 2021

    Beloeil is a town in the province of Quebec in southern Canada. The name of the town means beautiful view in French, and it is a popular Summer resort destination in a suburb of Montreal city. It’s here where some contractors literally got a beautiful view when using a new HFO blowing agent for the first time on a large project. read more

  • Creating a Solution

    • By Sherry Shropshire
    • Added on Dec 01, 2020

    An innovative solution to common spray gun problems for spray foam applications read more