Stories In Fall Issue 2024 Issue Of SprayFoam Magazine Magazine

GenAer Industrial Air & Power Systems
- By GenAer
- Added on Sep 13, 2024
“Develop something better” has long been the driving force of GenAer. read more

Ice & Easy
- By Ashley Brooks
- Added on Sep 13, 2024
The Otterburne Curling Club in Manitoba, Canada is the latter. The club has been a fixture in the community since 1949, inspiring a love of the sport in generations old and new. But at 75 years old, the building’s age was beginning to show. The rink faced a host of issues related to the fiberglass insulation lining its walls and roof, such as high energy bills, fluctuating ambient temperatures, pesky condensation, and, perhaps worst of all, problems keeping the ice in prime condition. read more

The Driving Force
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Sep 13, 2024
The spray foam industry’s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency is a direct response to both environmental concerns and the determination to help create healthy buildings for future generations. From the foam equipment and techniques of a certified contractor’s applications to manufacturers creating low-VOC spray foams that contribute to indoor air quality, the industry finds itself at the forefront of many groundbreaking projects recognizing these advanced qualities. read more

There’s No Place Like Dome
- By Ashley Brooks
- Added on Sep 13, 2024
Travelers visit the Fraser Valley year-round to experience its breathtaking natural scenery by hiking in the mountains, going for a dip in its lakes and hot springs, and camping out in the many unique travel accommodations the area has to offer. For some travelers, glamor camping, or “glamping” provides the perfect mix of communing with nature in an Instagram-worthy environment, and renting out geodesic domes makes for a truly unforgettable stay. read more

Professional Certifications Will Return to SprayFoam Convention & Expo
- By Kelly Marcavage
- Added on Sep 13, 2024
SPFA’s Professional Certification Program (PCP) is arguably one of the best ways spray foam installers can set themselves apart from the competition and prove their effectiveness to customers. Fortunately, SPFA along with many valued sponsors and volunteers, is bringing certifications back to the upcoming SprayFoam 2025 Convention & Expo from February 9th -12th in Daytona Beach. This is part of the organization’s commitment to the success of its members and the industry at-large. read more

Do Polyurea Spray Systems Cure in Seconds?
- By Dudley J. Primeaux II, PCS, CCI
- Added on Sep 13, 2024
It is well known that polyurea spray elastomer systems are reported as having very fast cure times. We see it in all the marketing info, training sessions, etc. Notations even point to curing within seconds, and some have even been so bold as to note a “Snap Cure” with these systems…WHAT??? To most folks out there, “snap” means instant/right now, like the snap of your fingers, but is this the true case with polyurea spray systems? read more

From Cargo to Comfort
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Sep 13, 2024
Stepping on to the world stage in the 1950’s, shipping containers were predominately used to help transport goods across the oceans and continents. However, today these containers are evolving into something so much more than just a means to transport goods. read more

A Show of Skills
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Sep 13, 2024
Spray Foam Magazine interviewed Blandine Carton, the Executive Vice President of Operations at NCFI Polyurethanes, to uncover how she attained such a position and how her skill set benefits the operational strategies and processes within the organization. read more

Truly Old School
- By Nick Fortuna
- Added on Sep 13, 2024
Founded in 1783, the Academy of Richmond County in Augusta, GA, is one of the oldest schools in the country. In fact, President George Washington delivered the school’s commencement address while touring the South in 1791. read more

Skating Off the Grid
- By Danielle Macdonald
- Added on Sep 13, 2024
It’s tougher than ever to get on to the property ladder. With mortgage rates increasing and utility bills skyrocketing, many are looking for alternative ways to live comfortably, including one of Canada’s pro athletes, speed skater Hayden Mayeur. Spray Foam Magazine spoke with Hayden and Beyond Group Insulation Division, based in Calgary, CN, to find out how spray foam had a part in this off the grid project. read more

A Look at SPF Demand and Supply
- By Simon Baker
- Added on Sep 13, 2024
The spray foam industry is facing challenges and opportunities in equal measure. Today, both material availability and shipping conditions are putting pressure on spray foam costs. Yet at the same time, structural demand for spray foam is growing in the U.S. read more