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SPFA Voting Reps: watch your inbox for ballots for the fresh crop of SPFA leadership!
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Do you have a topic that you think would be a great fit for the Sprayfoam Show 2019 Convention & Expo? Are you a speaker or do you know a speaker that would be perfect for the SPF industry?
Click here to submit your topics and ideas today for the Sprayfoam Event of the Year!
Deadline for submissions is Monday, June 18, 2018
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The Sprayfoam Show 2019 is the largest annual convention and trade show dedicated to Spray Polyurethane Foam in the United States.The Convention & Expo is expected to draw approximately 1,400 attendees from all regions of the United States and abroad. The sprayfoam industry grows domestically and internationally every year, this is the go-to event for the innovative, entrepreneurial, worldwide sprayfoam professional community.
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The Workhorse of the Year award is bestowed to someone that went above and beyond in some way for the industry or the organization. Mr. Lorenz has been instrumental in SPFA maintaining awareness of California regulatory activities, is a recent addition to the SPFA Board, led the PCP Field Exam new Marketing Committee, and initiated the introduction of SPFA to potential VR training systems in our future.
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The National Roofing Contractor Association (NRCA) recently hosted the annual Roofing Industry Policy Fly-In day in Washington, DC. SPFA was one of the leading sponsors of the event.
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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.
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SPFA-127 SPF Roof Systems Maintenance Manual has been updated by a Roofing Committee task group. The reorganized document contains improved photos and updated guidance to help customers and contractors get the most out of their SPF roof system. SPF roofing contractors are encouraged to share this with their customers. Many thanks to the task group for working diligently over the past year to deliver this important update. The group was led by Robb Smith and included the following volunteers: Bruce Schenke, Roger Morrison, Jason Hoerter, Chris West, Jack Moore and Jim Andersen.
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The latest update from Craig Brightup.
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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.
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 The Summer issue of SPRAYFOAM Professional is on its way to your inbox and mailbox! If you don't receive it and would like to be on our email list to receive the digital link, sign up here. Be sure to read one of this quarter's featured articles, Rig Fires and How to Avoid Them which which discusses ways to prevent rig fires. Read all of this and more in this issue of SPRAYFOAM Professional.
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>> Welcome New SPFA Members:
BASF
Double R Insulation
Expert Insulation
Maranatha Enterprises dba ECI
R.M. Lucas Co.
 >>2017-18 SPFA Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide Available Online
Members in good standing are listed in this publication, which is mailed out every September. This directory is also available in a digital format. The convenient digital format allows users to navigate and access the directory's content quickly and easily, on the road or in the office. Use the information provided to contact fellow SPFA members and industry partners throughout the year to share ideas, ask questions, or just stay in touch.
>>SPFA Member Benefits
SPFA knows there are lots of organizations out there that would like to have you in their membership. But if you are in, or getting into, the sprayfoam business, we are the place for you. We work hard to represent you well and give you value back for your support. Click here to find out more.
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Dues can be paid online here. If you did not receive the notice, or have questions about your membership, please contact Mickey Riesenberg at michele@sprayfoam.org.
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The Field Exam Marketing and Logistics Working Groups will convene in late June to begin planning for Sprayfoam 2019. The first step is finding a convenient day and time for the majority of the participants. If you are interested in helping with either of these Working Groups, please complete the Doodle Survey with your availability. We will schedule the meeting when it is convenient for the majority of the group during either the 3rd or 4th weeks of June.
If you are unable to attend or not interested in participating, but have some thoughts to share about the Field Exams offered during Sprayfoam conventions, please contact Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org and she will share during the meeting.
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A  new Federal Unified Facilities Guide Specification has been released. Under the Quality Assurance requirement a manufacturer of SPF will have to hold a current SPFA PCP Supplier Company Accreditation. An SPF Installer must either be certified by the SPFA PCP and/or the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA). Upon request, the installer may be asked to provide a current photo certification identification card!
Don’t get caught without these credentials. Contact Kelly Marcavage, Certification Director at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org to find out what you need to do!
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U.S. Government Affairs> High Performance Building Week June 11-15 > Trump signs Executive Order on Efficiency and Sustainability GGAC Regional and Chapter Activities> NASEO and Energy Futures Initiative release the U.S. Energy and Employment Report
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Volume XXVI No. 15 - May 21 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:
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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.
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See what's in store, as far as industry events, expos, training classes, online courses, certification programs and more.
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