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Heat Shields and Beyond

Technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied spray foam as part of the thermal protection system to the Artemis III Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket.. The SPF insulation is flexible enough to move with the rocket, but rigid enough to handle the extreme pressures and temperatures as SLS accelerates from zero to 17,400 mph and soars to more than 100 miles above Earth in just eight minutes. Spray Foam Magazine spok

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Foam in the Fast Lane

The history of car racing in the Carolinas dates back over a century. That was a time when the engines and stakes were oversized, the racing was dangerous, and the transportation of moonshine was big business. From its modest roots to an industry which is now full of the glitz and glamor of fame, fast cars, and big money, this legendary racing series runs deep in the veins of the South.

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At the Top

There is something fresh and exciting about reviewing any newly built property, but one that is cited as being the largest residential build in all of Simcoe County, Canada, is enough to break any architectural lover into a euphoric sweat. That’s why the Spray Foam Magazine Team (SFMT) was eager to chat with Barrie Insulation Systems about this colossal 33,000 sq.ft. property.

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Technically Speaking

Gaco SprayFoam | SES spray foam contractors know that a sale means nothing if the equipment doesn’t work, the installation goes poorly, or someone is hurt on the job. The actual installation of spray foam starts long before the installer pulls the trigger on the gun, and mastering this preparation is as much an art as spraying the foam.

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A Matter of Synergy

Can SPF and a correctly sized HVAC system improve energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and improve indoor air quality? The Spray Foam Magazine Team (SFMT), spoke with Synergy SprayFoam & HVAC to find out how their hybrid system, named “FOAM & FIT,” is doing just that.

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Expanding Your Foam Insulation IQ

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) began as a national trade association in 2003. Their core mission is to support the health of the industry and to serve its participants, promoting best practices, and growth through a number of core initiatives, educational resources, events, and much more.

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Simple to Spray in a Sustainable Way

Long recognized for its sealing and insulating benefits, spray foam continues to gain widespread use in the construction industry. Spray foam adheres to most surfaces and expands to create a seamless, airtight building envelope. By effectively reducing air leakage and limiting infiltration of pollutants and allergens, spray foam increases a building’s energy efficiency and improves indoor air quality to create a comfortable environment.

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Cozy Camouflage

Many of the best businesses belong to owners who are both passionate about their products, and intimately familiar with their customer’s wants and needs. Todd and Jerranna Cannady of Hunter’s Comfort, LLC in Franklinton, NC, exemplify this commitment to excellence. Hunter’s Comfort produces insulated deer blinds via a patented process that Todd Cannady, a hunter himself, has continually developed and perfected over the years.

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Spray Foam Magazine’s Fall 2023 Issue is LIVE!

Spray Foam Magazine is thrilled to present its enchanting Fall 2023 Issue, available now to industry insiders and enthusiasts. This issue is a treasure trove of stories and innovations, offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of spray foam insulation.

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Efficiency & Elegance

Wyoming is known for its hot springs, scenic state parks, cowboys, and bull riding. Nicknamed the Equality State, due to it being the first state to grant women the right to vote, it plays a large part in United States history. Wyoming’s population is one of the lowest in the nation, however, there is one SPF company that proudly travels and serves a 200-mile radius.

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SPFA Re-Vamping National Industry Excellence Awards

Awards season has officially returned. Contractors are now working on preparing and submitting their nominations for the 18th Annual SPFA National Industry Excellence Awards – the spray foam industry’s most prestigious accolades.

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Pure Gold

The Canadian Urethane Spray Equipment (CUSE) team are veterans in the spray foam industry who first started the company to supply quality equipment and parts to the SPF Industry in the Greater Toronto area (GTA) of Canada. They then moved to Cambridge, Ontario where they built a company with a reputation for renowned customer service. This business thrived on the following principles of customer service: trust, communication, and quality.

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A Legacy of Excellence

Legacy Foam Solutions of Riverton, Wyoming is living proof that Small Town USA is as good of a location for a spray foam business as any bustling metropolitan area. Co-owners Reggie Larsen and Courtney Wall credit a conscientious eye for detail and a receptiveness to feedback from clients and colleagues as the key to earning people’s business and creating a lasting brand reputation.

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