The National Roofing Contractor Association (NRCA) recently hosted the annual Roofing Industry Policy Fly-In in Washington, DC. SPFA was one of the leading sponsors of the event.

The Insulation Industry Association Coalition (IIAC), formed by and consisting of the various insulation-focused associations in the United States including SPFA, announces National insulation Policy Fly-In Days, taking place May 8-9, 2018 in Washington DC.

SPFA was a sponsoring organization of the 2018 Foam Expo, the second time this show has been offered in the United States. Taking place March 6-8, 2018 in Novi, Michigan.

March 2018 is National Ladder Safety Month, as declared by the American Ladder Institute. In honor of the focus upon Ladder Safety, SPFA invited guest-speaker David Francis of Little Giant Ladder Systems to present in a member-only webinar covering: Choosing the right type of ladder for the job; Performing a ladder safety inspection; Setting up a ladder for use; Proper climbing techniques; and demonstrated most-common misuses of ladders. The video of this webinar will be available in the Member-Only section of the SPFA website by April 1, 2018. As a reminder to SPFA members and PCP certified professionals, these bi-mothly SPFA Safety Committee webinars count as a 1-hour Continuing Education Unit (CEU) toward SPFA PCP recertification!

The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) and the ACC-CPI Spray Foam Coalition (SFC) published their new guidance document entitled "Spray Foam Insulation and Termites". This document was developed by a collaborative effort through a termite task group within SPFA's Building Envelope Committee and the SFC's Research Workgroup.

This document addresses questions pertaining to inspection for, and treatment of, potential termite infestations in buildings using SPF insulation. It provides basic information about termite identification, inspection and treatment methods as well as discusses the important of air-sealing and insulation of critical areas using SPF. It also presents code-compliant solutions to address these concerns.

This document can be downloaded from the SPFA website at no cost, click the link below.

It is with heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Wagdy Anis, the ‘Godfather of Air Barriers.'

ULC Issues First Evaluation Report in Canada for Spray Polyurethane Foam and Coatings

SPFA's 2018 National Contractor Awards Media Coverage  

New ICC Safety Podcast 

SPFA's Dr. Richard Duncan cited in Roofing Contractor Magazine's Newly-Released 2018 State of the Roofing Industry Report & Survey  -- It "puts into perspective the general optimism felt industry-wide as the economy shows strong signs of recovery, and much anticipated changes to regulations and taxes begin to take shape under the new presidential administration." 

SPFA's Dr. Richard Duncan and CUFCA Executive Director Andrew Cole Team Up for Article in Construction Canada on Using SPF Insulation in Net-Zero Buildings. 

The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) recently released NASEO's State Energy Planning Guidelines: Guidance for States in Developing Comprehensive Energy Plans and Policy Recommendations and Guidance for States on Petroleum Shortage Response Planning.

OSHA has released a new fact sheet explaining how the agency’s Confined Spaces in Construction standard affects common spaces in residential construction, such as attics, basements and crawl spaces. The fact sheet, developed after consultation with the National Association of Home Builders, and a detailed Frequently Asked Questions document, clarify some of the standard’s provisions and their application to residential construction work.

During the opening session of the Sprayfoam 2018 Annual Convention and Expo, Ron Winkle (Roof Asset Management) was awarded the prestigious Strickler Standout Award.

Created and announced for the first time at the convention in Palm Springs in 2017, the Strickler Standout Award is awarded to the person who stands out for their contributions to the SPFA Professional Certification Program (PCP). Ron Winkle does just that. His dedication to the PCP and the betterment of all SPF Professionals makes him standout for his tireless work. He wears many hats within the SPFA. He is currently on the Board of Directors, he is co-chair of the Field Exam Logistics Working Group and a member of the PCP Certification Scheme Committee (CSC).

SPFA is truly grateful for the dedicated service of Ron Winkle and extend congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required for RECERTIFICATION in the PCP when you’ve completed your 5th year as a certified individual in the SPFA Certification Program. The individuals who were certified first, will need to recertify by December 31, 2019. Although that is far off with plenty of time to meet the CEU requirements --- we encourage you to download and save this attached form and fill it in with courses you’ve taken since you entered the program.

During Sprayfoam 2018 in Mobile, AL, a total of 66 Field Examinations were administered to those seeking SPF PCP Master Installer Level Certification. Thanks to the tireless effort of Bonnie Strickler (PUFF, Inc), Ron Winkle (Roof Asset Management) and a team of dedicated SPF Professionals, the 31 Roofing and 35 Insulation Field Examinations were conducted.

The latest update from Craig Brightup.

U.S. Government Affairs
> DOE Issues Determination for ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016
> DOE creates New Office to Protect the Nation’s Infrastructure
GGAC Regional and Chapter Activities
> Maryland First State to Grant Commercial and Residential Energy Storage Tax Credit

Volume XXVI No. 7 - March 12, 2018

The State Net Capitol Journal  contains timely and pertinent information for almost every business owner in every state. Some of the features in this issue include:

ASTM International has, under the leadership of SPFA’s Dr. Duncan, SPFA members and SPF industry professionals, announced the completion and approval of a new standard entitled Standard Practice for Installation of High-Pressure Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation for the Building Enclosure. This practice covers the installation of high-pressure spray polyurethane foam (SPF) as an insulation for building enclosure assemblies including: walls, ceilings, attics, floors and crawl spaces. This practice does not apply to SPF used strictly as a component for an air barrier system or for SPF used in roofing applications. The Standard can be purchased by ASTM here. If you have any questions please direct them to Dr. Duncan.

See what's in store, as far as industry events, expos, training classes, online courses, certification programs and more.