News

  • Happy to Sea You

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Jul 15, 2024

    Situated in southern California’s Mission Bay, SeaWorld San Diego is but a stone’s throw away from the idyllic beaches of the Pacific. SeaWorld San Diego entertains over three million park visitors a year, delighting guests of all ages with its 19 saltwater aquariums filled with an array of rescued and rehabilitated marine life, plus hair-raising thrill rides and breath-taking live shows. read more

  • Hey, Does it Float?

    • By Foamgineer
    • Added on Jul 15, 2024

    Polyurethane foam, far from being limited to insulation, finds its practical applications in various areas. In the marine industry, for instance, it has proven to be a valuable asset, aiding in flotation, sound deadening, and structural strength. read more

  • Keeping Cool on the Mississippi

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Jul 15, 2024

    The Spray Foam Magazine team was fascinated to find out why and how spray foam was applied to two, massive 2.5-million-gallon anhydrous ammonia tanks mounted inside a barge to transport liquified anhydrous ammonia. We caught up with the owner of AirTight Spray Foam of Mississippi, LLC, Jeremy Himmel to find out more. read more

  • Northern (Foamworks) Exposure

    • By Nick Fortuna
    • Added on Jul 15, 2024

    You won’t find many fire hydrants lining the streets of Clearwater County, Alberta, which averages only two residents per square mile, so firefighters rely upon large water tanks strategically placed around that rural Canadian community. read more

  • Powerhouse

    • By PDG
    • Added on Jul 15, 2024

    The generator is a key piece of equipment on the rig, and that is why the contractor needs to know exactly what they are investing in and where the equipment is coming from. Spray Foam Magazine spoke with Powerhouse Diesel Generators (PDG), a well-respected generator manufacturer, to find out their story and what makes their company and its generators so special. read more

  • Digging It

    • By Ashley Brooks
    • Added on Jul 15, 2024

    Growing a lush grove of fruit trees takes skill and patience, even for orchardists living intemperate climates – growing a grove in a residential backyard in Northern Idaho requires another level of dedication. A homeowner in Moscow, Idaho dreamt of creating their own oasis of greenery that could last through the bleakest winter months, so they built a 50-yard-long geothermal greenhouse on their property. read more

  • Are Weather Conditions OK to Spray Today?

    • By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
    • Added on Jul 15, 2024

    Sitting here reminiscing about the recent SPFA Conference in Las Vegas, and wow, what a great show! From the PCP exams, the Spray Foam Magazine party, the fourth annual spray foam competition, SFWW events, to the actual Conference, was a full and fun schedule. read more

  • Guarding the Flame

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Jul 15, 2024

    The modern-day Olympic torches are built to withstand any weather conditions, but what about the vessel that helps transport the torch to its destination? The 2024 Olympic flame was lit on April 16th in Athens marking the start of its 1,242-mile journey from the port of Piraeus in Greece to its arrival in Marseille, France on May 8th. read more

  • Maximizing Industry Excellence

    • By Frank Mortl III, CAE
    • Added on Jul 15, 2024

    As the leading spray foam industry association, Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance’s leadership, technical committees and technical support staff are led by some of the industry’s foremost experts. The combined knowledge shared across the group is astounding and spans everything of interest surrounding spray foam. read more

  • Peeling Back Progress

    • By Danielle Macdonald
    • Added on Jul 15, 2024

    The Spray Foam Magazine team (SFMT) is excited to hear of another sustainable material currently being tested. This story is sure to get the juices flowing, but with so many exciting, new developments in the construction industry, is adding yet another sustainable and efficient material into the mix a tight squeeze, or a load of pulp? read more