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Members Span Contractor and Manufacturer Leadership Across Insulation and Roofing in the Rapidly Growing Energy-Efficiency Focused Spray Foam Construction Sector.
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The SPFA Equipment Committee has completed the update of SPFA-137 TechDoc entitled " SPF High Pressure Equipment Guidelines". This is a substantial revision of the document, last published in 2005. It includes descriptions of all chemical handling equipment from the A- and B-component storage to the spray gun. Many thanks to the task group volunteers for this project including John Courier, Jake Jacobson, Nick Pagano, Joe Hearon and Tim Newmeyer. A free PDF copy of this document can be found here: http://www.sprayfoam.org/technical/spfa-technical-documents. Please send any questions to comments to Rick Duncan rickduncan@sprayfoam.org.
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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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Watch for information on the expo website: www.sprayfoam.org/expo. If you have any questions, please contact Mickey Riesenberg, 703-222-4267 / michele@sprayfoam.org
- Sponsorship Opportunities for the Sprayfoam Show 2019 Convention & Expo are available. Please contact Mickey Riesenberg, 703-222-4267 / michele@sprayfoam.org
- PCP Certification Field Exam Sponsorship Opportunities for the Sprayfoam Show 2019 Convention & Expo are also available. Please contact Kelly Marcavage, 571-748-5003 / kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org
- Media Sponsorship Opportunities for the Sprayfoam Show 2019 Convention & Expo are available. Please contact Julie Fornaro, juliemfornaro@icloud.com.
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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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This 2-day training workshop will discuss life cycle assessment tools and approaches, and exposure modeling methods and approaches for Alternatives Analysis.
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Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference is the largest and longest standing sustainability conference in the Midwest and will be held again this year at the Grand River Center located in the Port of Dubuque at 500 Bell Street. The conference is expected to draw more than 500 attendees.
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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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Annual Membership fees 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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Bonnie Strickler, Chair of the PCP and President of PUFF, Inc., answered questions about the program. Jay Davidson, CEO Spray Foam Insider, hosts this program which is a show that brings listeners the insider scoop on the SPF and Polyurea Industries. Jay asked many of the questions you may share. Please click on the link to hear the podcast and gain insight into the PCP https://youtu.be/ZMAAyd0dbGgIn the future, SPFA is considering creating podcasts with topics of interest to the SPF industry. If there is a subject which interests you, please send it to info@sprayfoam.org
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Icynene-Lapolla, a global supplier and manufacturer of high performance, energy efficient insulation for construction, today introduced its all-new Lapolla FOAM-LOK 450 Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation.
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SprayWorks Equipment Group is proud to announce its recent partnership with Graco Inc. Now a distributor for Graco pumps, mixers, guns, parts and Gusmer Reactors - customers have a complete line of products to choose from. The partnership was formed in order to fulfill customer needs and offer lower cost rigs with some of the highest quality equipment in the industry.
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SPFA joined the leading organizations and NGOs focusing upon energy efficiency, clean and renewable energy at the 2018 Congressional Clean Energy and Policy Forum, hosted by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Sustainable Energy Coalition (SEC).
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U.S. Government Affairs> High Performance Building Week Was a Success! > Dan Simmons to become Permanent Head of EERE Office GGAC Regional and Chapter Activities> 2018 Better Buildings Progress Report Now Available
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Volume XXVI No. 20 - July 9 2018
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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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