Jeremy Klein was on his way home to South Florida. As the plane made its final approach to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from New York, he looked out the cabin window and was able to take in the spectacle of lights below. Even at a great height, the giant guitar of the Hard Rock Hotel was visible, with its flashing melodic colors shooting into the sky. Jeremy felt a special connection with the structure and building below, knowing that he played a part in bringing it to life.
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DeWitt Driscoll of Positive Energy North Carolina knows how important it is to remember your roots. Driscoll grew up in Connellsville, PA, about 400 miles from where he currently calls home in Chapel Hill, NC. Earlier this year, he was contacted by an old coach from his former high school in Connellsville, who informed him that the school was planning to build a new wrestling gym.
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Health and safety must be a priority in the spray foam applicators workplace. As with many aspects of the construction industry, there are risks and hazards on building sites, so risk assessments and safety precautions are vital to help keep workers safe. Companies should view health and safety at the core of their training and processes, with spray foam contractors having training and safe work practices put into action to prevent exposure before, during, and after an installation.
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Stephanie and Dave Mayer are on a mission to revitalize their small Missouri town. How? By launching what they believe is a first of its kind: a sip, shop, and serve concept involving pickleball. This game’s popularity has soared, with The Association of Pickleball Professionals’ (APP) March 2023 research revealing 48.3 million adult Americans have played pickleball at least once in the past 12 months.
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The benefits of spray foam speak for themselves. Spray foam insulation reduces energy bills, increases resiliency, and improves home comfort. This performance is unmatched in the insulation industry, which is driving demand for spray foam across the country. While builders, property owners, and architects are pushing the industry forward, it is important to ensure laws and regulations are working for, not against, the industry.
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Dale Hill founded Big D's Fencing and Pole Barns in 1998 after he returned home from military service. This successful company is situated in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the home of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo the "Cheyenne Frontier Days and Rodeo.” At first, Hill solely specialized in fences, and it was through this work that he soon realized many of his clients wanted pole barns built as well.
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Participation in the SPFA Professional Certification Program (PCP) has grown exponentially over recent years. The benefits of being certified are vast, especially in today’s market which is increasingly competitive. When you’re certified, you stand apart from the crowd. An independent third-party has essentially verified that you have the knowledge, skills and ability to do the job correctly, meeting the criteria established by the industry.
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Ohio State University (OSU), home of the Buckeyes, is heralded as a national champion in athletics like baseball, football, and basketball. OSU’s culture takes sports and athletics seriously, so when school administrators noticed the indoor track at Ohio State University’s French Field House was experiencing problems caused by subsurface erosion, they knew it was time to call in professionals to solve the problem once and for all.
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Spray Foam Magazine is thrilled to announce the release of its Winter 2023 issue, showcasing the diverse and transformative applications of spray foam insulation!
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The Blower Door Test, often referred to as a pressure test, defines the air tightness of the building and helps detect any air leakage in the building’s envelope. This test has been around for decades but why has it become predominant in recent times? Let's find out!
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We see quite a few posts on various social media sites where questions arise related to non-balanced or non-equal spray pressures, the infamous “E24” error code, and what could be the problem. They have supposedly tried everything—cleaned the y-strainer, changed the spray gun, new mix chamber, etc. and still have the issue. Better yet, a picture is posted with the request of “HELP???”
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Spray foam professionals, are you inadvertently contaminating your materials without realizing it? In the world of spray foam insulation, vigilance is key to ensuring consistent and reliable results. One often overlooked aspect is the potential leakage of seals or check balls in your transfer pump, leading to contamination issues that may go unnoticed until it’s too late.
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