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Safety First

There are so many aspects to consider when building or redesigning a spray foam rig; the process can be overwhelming. The equipment, machines, spray guns, hoses and transfer pumps are all to be considered in the design. However, there is one crucial factor that is sometimes overlooked in the excitement of setting up a rig, and that is the requirements for proper safety equipment.

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Bridging the Gap

The Port of Seattle requires constant maintenance to ensure trade flows and infrastructure are not interrupted. The Spray Foam Magazine Team (SFMT) was eager to find out how and why a geotechnical foam helped with one of the renovations at the port. Heading to Seattle, we spoke with Jerald Sargent of Slabjack Geotechnical LLC to find out.

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Harnessing Comfort & Efficiency

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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A Winning Combination

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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Spray Guns Galore!

Picking up from the last article in Spray Foam Magazine, there is always some “Method to One’s Madness” if you will. Usually after discussing in general all the parts to a set-up, one would logically start from the beginning of the process. However, for this article, we will start with the end of the process. Why you might ask? Well, that’s simple. Based upon a recent posting on a prominent social media site, it is appropriate that we start with the spray guns for this segment.

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Mastering the Art of Spray Foam

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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Spray Foam Magazine’s Summer 2023 Issue is LIVE!

Get ready to be amazed as Spray Foam Magazine heats up the summer with its 2023 Summer Issue, showcasing the incredible impact of spray foam in jaw-dropping projects. This scintillating edition features captivating stories that will leave you in awe.

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Unveiling the Luxurious Secret

Imagine owning a private island with panoramic views of the water and a private escape from the hecticness of everyday life. Make no mistake, this 2.27-acre domain is not a scene from the movie Castaway but instead a luxury estate situated on the only private island in Palm Beach, South Florida. As it so happens, spray foam was the insulation of choice to improve the building envelope of this impressive 28,618 sq.ft. property, which is only accessible via a narrow bridge.

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Don’t Forget About Your Drums

As spring arrives and the temperature starts to rise, many contractors pay less attention to their drum processing temperatures. When you look at the tech data sheets from the chemical manufacturers, the processing temperatures are the only numbers that do not have the precursor of “recommended or suggested.”

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Fish Out of Water

Originally from outside Baltimore, Maryland, Travis Skinner lives on Lummi Island situated in the San Juan Island chain north of Seattle. He’s a skilled woodworker, metalsmith, and sculptor who used a combination of his skills and talents along with his friend, colleague and fellow metalsmith Travis Conn to build the “Anglerfish.”

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If You Build It, They Will Come

MCC is one of North America’s leading polyurea and spray foam distributors, specializing in nationally known products, knowledgeable service, high-quality equipment sales, and customized, turn-key rigs for professional contractors.

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The Rig

One of the many great things about the spray foam industry is some of the great people it attracts. Not only do these standout characters bring light and entertainment to what can be a tough business, they bring creativity too. The Spray Foam Magazine team (SFMT) wanted to see how this ingenuity was incorporated into the rigs. Therefore, we decided to hold a competition to feature one contractor’s winning rig design on Spray Foam Magazine’s Summer Issue 2023 cover.

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All Eyes on PFAS Legislations

The Minnesota legislature has recently introduced several bills to regulate the use of PFAS, and several other states are likely close behind. The regulation proposed in Minnesota is very similar to PFAS regulation already enacted into law in Maine.

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