Join PDA for the second Applicator Level 1 training school of 2024!
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The holiday decorations were placed back in their boxes and everyone had returned to work. It’s also at that moment when the Spray Foam Magazine team (SFMT) got excited to make their final decision for their Contractor of the Year (COTY) contest. With applications all printed out, the team sat around a large boardroom table and the discussions began.
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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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The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is arguably the largest change in building codes to date. I’m dating myself, but when I started my career in construction, the energy codes required R11 in walls and R19 in attics. With the updated 2021 IECC, minimum energy requirements have increased to R49 for ceiling insulation in climate zones 2 and 3, and R60 for ceiling insulation in climate zones 4 and higher.
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DOES SPRAY POLYURETHANE FOAM (SPF) NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM FIRE?
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Monday, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, and through the Green Proving Ground (GPG) program, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced a new request for information (RFI) about technologies that can enable energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization in commercial buildings and contribute to a more efficient electric infrastructure.
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There are numerous options available for individuals seeking to further their knowledge and develop new skills in the spray foam industry. Hands-on training can provide a more immersive and effective learning experience than other methods, particularly for learners who benefit from learning by doing. The benefits are numerous. Here we will take a look at some of the spray foam insulation application training available.
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PDA has rewritten their PDA Applicator Course! Registration will close on Monday, June 5th, and there are two (2) spots remaining - register today using the buttons below.
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International Fire Technology Inc provides a list of keywords and phrases, along with their definition, commonly used in thermal barrier, ignition barrier, and fire protection.
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In a recent article on Spray Foam Magazine, SFS disclosed the exciting and lucrative opportunities that spray foam contractors can find with air barrier applications.
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Have you heard the rumor that when you create an unvented attic in some southern states, like Georgia, that R-20 spray foam on the underside of the roof deck is code compliant? Well, this is true, but there are conditions… so, let’s talk about how the code compliance for spray foam in an unvented attic in the state of Georgia works.
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Time and time again, when I ask SPF Contractors about their biggest challenges, by far the number one response I get is LABOR. This has been an ongoing challenge for the SPF industry for many years and as we continue to grow it will continue to become more and more of a problem.
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Starting any new business can be a logistical nightmare. However, logistics can sometimes play to an owner’s advantage. The Spray Foam Magazine Team (SFMT) spoke with one company owner whose logistics have kept competition from his front door.
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Touch ‘n Seal offers a complete product line of two-component kits that suit these types of applications based on board feet.
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The relationship between spray polyurethane foam manufacturer and contractor should be based on more than just product supply and demand. Training, on-site support, even marketing are all services that manufacturers offer their contractor clients.
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Greenbuild is excited to announce a new free webinar taking place on January 31st from 1:00pm-2:00pm ET called Leading the Change: Finding a Pathway to Equitable Decarbonization.
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A further education provider in Coventry is helping to train the first line of defense against rising home energy costs.
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Huntsman Building Solutions, a global leader in high performance, sustainable building envelope solutions, today announced it will host a two-day Roofing Foam and Coatings Applicator Training on Thursday and Friday, July 21 and 22. Presented by the HBS tech department and roofing group, the live, virtual training will be held 10:00am to 5:00pm eastern on both days.
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Spray foam manufacturer, Mitex International Inc., provides top-quality products, resources to help increase product knowledge and business advice, and will go the extra mile for their customers.
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