Elevate™, the premier provider of commercial roofing, wall and lining systems, is thriving and growing after its acquisition by Holcim and subsequent rebrand in June 2022. Through plant improvements, new manufacturing locations, capital investments, vertical integration and supply chain improvements, Elevate continues to expand its offerings while upholding the legacy Firestone brand’s commitment to the highest standards in the industry.
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Cultivation and manufacturing facilities are increasing in numbers as many states allow licenses to companies wanting to specialize in cannabis crops.
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When there is a strict deadline, there’s no time for horseplay! Located in Louisville, KY, the Churchill Downs Racetrack (CDRT), is one of most well-known horse racetracks in the world. Famous for hosting The Kentucky Derby, the annual horse racing event held in the United States since 1875, this grand track is situated on a striking 175 acres.
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An hour south of South Bend, Indiana, along the northern edge of Lake Maxinkuckee, you’ll find Culver Academies, a prestigious college preparatory boarding school. Culver Academies’ campus includes three separate schools - Culver Military Academy for boys, Culver Girls Academy, and the Culver Summer Schools & Camps.
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The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C. was originally incorporated as a nonprofit in 1981 by Wilhelmina Cole Holladay. The museum first opened at the Holladay residence for the first five years and purchased the landmark building near the White House in 1983. Originally constructed as a masonic temple in 1908, the landmark building was purchased and renovated in 1983 to become the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
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Halfway between Syracuse and Albany and just south of Utica is the small town of West Winfield, New York. This is the location of Upstate Spray Foam Insulation, co-owned by Billy Gibson and Jesse Christian. The company specializes in all types of insulation for homes and businesses. Company projects can range from small crawlspaces to multi-year projects, such as the one they’re working on at West Point, America’s oldest Military Academy.
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BAHA Construction, Inc. of Pueblo, Colorado, started as a commercial construction company specializing in both commercial and residential buildings. Two years ago, they decided to add spray foam insulation to their repertoire and through hard work and perseverance, they recently added a third spray foam rig to their fleet. There is no stopping this aspiring company, who has created a demand in their local area. With their growth so impressive, they are now offering interstate spray foam work.
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The bond between brothers-in-law can be a unique and special one, often stemming from a shared love of family, adventure, and creativity. For two such brothers-in-law, their passion for turning ordinary objects into something extraordinary led them to embark on a unique project that would ultimately combine their skills and talents in unexpected ways.
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Temperature, pressure and cleanliness are arguably the most important factors in producing great foam. We have some very reliable equipment available today able to keep pressures balanced and chemical temperature more consistent than in the past, and those who keep their A and B-sides clean can spray nice foam under most conditions. Winter, however, is not our friend! Spraying good foam when it’s cold is a challenge, but with some additional steps, it can be done.
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Is it possible for spray foam to be considered a green building product? The following comparison of spray foam and mineral wool highlights the environmental impact of both insulations. Four categories are used to compare the products – Health and Safety, Durability, Life Cycle Valuation, and Energy Efficiency.
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Foametix Insulation is an established spray foam insulation company based out of Winnipeg, Canada that employs a staff of eight with two spray rigs. Foametix has been in business since 2009, but on June 1, 2022, Mark Kucel took over ownership of the company.
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Many people have chosen to carve their future out of foam, but some journeys have been a tougher road to walk. The Spray Foam Magazine team (SFMT) spoke with Uriel Rodriguez, owner of New Generation Spray Foam, LLC, about his journey into foam and how it’s making his dreams, and others, come true.
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When spraying a building or partaking in something a little more creative, all contractors appreciate that SPF is serious business. This was also the case when entering a float into the historic Pasadena Tournament of Roses, famous ‘Rose Parade.’ The pressure was on for SPF to perform at its best while millions of spectators watched the spectacle.
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Necessity is the mother of invention. As the industrial revolution started a roaring global economy toward the end of the 19th century, humanity faced a new challenge. Population growth was not sustainable. The population was expected to plateau or shrink without a scientific breakthrough. The global food supply was driven by the discovery of saltpeter in South America. Saltpeter was essentially bird droppings that had been deposited and fossilized over millions of years.
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Building a home is complicated. You have to keep the air you paid to condition in and keep the air with allergens and pollutants like pollen out. Before even thinking of making a home tight and energy efficient, a home must be safe and durable. The easiest solution is selecting products that can’t fail in a high-performance home.
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The Spray Foam Magazine team (SFMT) loves hearing how people in the industry have used SPF for their extracurricular activities.
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To help homeowners safeguard against problems such as attic rain, spray foam installers first need to understand their mindset and how to push prevention as well as solving attic rain hazards after they occur.
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During the last few months, the Spray Foam Magazine Team (SFMT) has been inundated with submissions for 2022 Contractor of the Year. Every year the SFMT goes through these submissions and asks the most crucial question, What makes someone a winner? This year, the competition was intense and, not to sound cliché, but from the entries we read, everyone’s a winner to some degree.
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Being smart about the financial performance of your spray foam business
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Part 2 of the series on how small changes can make a big difference to your business growth
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