The Fall Issue 2021 of Spray Foam Magazine is Now Available!
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Winter—while many get excited for the changing of the seasons, contractors often shudder at the thought of spending many hours working outside in cold temperatures. Employees also wrestle with productivity during these winter months. Basically, winter construction takes longer and causes all manner of issues when climatic conditions come into play. Materials will be exposed to rain, snow and wind with some materials having their adhesion diminished in colder applications.
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AMBIT Polyurethane is a chemical manufacturing company focused on the manufacture of spray foam insulation and coatings used for energy conservation and water mitigation. They have been working on the development of their new products since January 2019, but this family run business are in fact pioneers within the industry with a wealth of knowledge and experience that will impress all. One of their objectives is by offering quality products while incorporating rapidly renewable and recyclable c
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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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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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Texas Foam Insulators is based in Willis, TX and they have such a grand reputation, they even have builders out of state that will only use them and insist on paying for the crew’s travel fees. Texas Foam Insulators is owned by Aubrey Hall, but the day-to-day running of the business is handled by general manager Mike Ladyman. Lead sprayer Stephan Cummings describes Ladyman as, “One of the best employers I have ever worked with. He definitely deserves credit for the company running so smoothly.”
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Isocyanates are extremely responsive chemicals and are widely used to manufacture foams, fibers, and coatings. This includes many spray polyurethane products. Due to the powerful irritants to the mucous membranes of the eyes, gastrointestinal, and respiratory tracts, it is imperative that everyone in the spray foam industry be aware of these potential dangers and have these dangers included in safety preps, steps and talks when applicable.
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The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance is pleased to announce that the SprayFoam Convention and Expo is returning in 2022. After taking a pandemic-related hiatus (like most big events this year), the Sprayfoam 2022 Convention and Expo will be held February 28th through March 3rd in San Antonio, Texas. The first show in more than two years is expected to bring together all of the industry’s movers and shakers for a near week-long extravaganza.
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A heated driveway has a similar concept to underfloor heating—tubes that run beneath the surface. Warm water and usually some kind of antifreeze is then forced through the tubes to keep the driveway at the perfect temperature and thus preventing the accumulation of snow and ice with the driveway being kept at a temperature just above freezing. The tubing usually goes through a boiler, often situated in the garage, and helps maintain a consistently warm temperature.
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When insulating a home or a commercial space with spray foam, it is important to understand the types of spray foam insulation and where they are best suited for application. Spray foam insulation is a popular approach to temperature retention and control that helps promote energy savings and lowers costs. However, not all spray foam is equally applicable to any space. Using the wrong type of insulation in a particular location is at best minimally effective, or worse, can introduce new issues.
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Acoustics are an important consideration when designing any kind of space. However, they are even more important to keep in mind for certain types of projects, such as healthcare facilities, multi-family homes, and schools. Spaces designed for music and other types of performance will have specific acoustic requirements. With increasing numbers of people working from home, home offices also require more consideration.
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Spray Foam Magazine spoke with one of our favorite Brits, Steve Jewell, who has just announced why his company, SWIS Distribution, will now be called SWIS-Synthesia UK. Steve then introduced us to Thomas Christensen, Europe’s General Manager of Synthesia Technology, to hear all about this exciting collaboration.
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How many brand emails did you get in 2020? The statistics are in, and they won’t surprise you. It’s raining emails, as The Weather Girls would say. Most brands are sending even more emails in 2021, according to a study by Ascend2, a marketing technology firm, that investigated marketing email automation.
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