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Members of the SPFA Building Envelope Committee just completed a significant update of an existing TechDoc, SPFA-140 Spray Polyurethane Foam for Exterior Subgrade Thermal and Moisture. This document addresses the application of closed-cell SPF on the exterior side of below-grade walls. SPFA would like to acknowledge the help from the following volunteer members of the SPFA-140 task group: Mac Sheldon of Sheldon Consulting, Roger Morrison of Deer Ridge Consulting, Henri Fennell of HC Fennell Consulting, Jim Andersen of JA Consulting and Steve Loftis of NCFI.
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The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), the educational and technical resource to the Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) industry, today announced the completion of a 5-year update to its ISO-compliant Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for three generic Spray Polyurethane Foam product formulations that include open-cell, closed-cell and roofing foams.
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Registration is open for the 2019 Sprayfoam Show, February 4-7, 2019, in Daytona Beach, FL. Click here to register and for more information.
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There is still time to reserve your booth at the Sprayfoam Show in Daytona Beach, FL! Book now to ensure optimal location and be able to reach out to customers and potential customers prior to the show opening to drive traffic to your booth. If you have any questions, please contact Mickey Riesenberg, 703-222-4267 / michele@sprayfoam.org or visit http://www.sprayfoam.org/expo/exhibitor-information.
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 The block fills quickly, plan now!
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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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>> Welcome New SPFA Members:
- 3mc Mobile Mechanical
- Armour Insulation
- Insulation of Maine, Inc.
- Sprayer Marketing
>>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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One Quick Way is to Attend Breakout Sessions at The Sprayfoam Show 2019!
Those certified with the PCP are required to earn Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) in order to re-certify their credentials. This is required after you’ve been certified for 7 years. The pioneers in the SPFA Professional Certification Program (PCP) will need to become re-certified by December 31, 2019. You’ll be receiving an email from me shortly if you fall into this group.
The process is easy. Simply download or print the form from the link below and list all the courses/webinars which you’ve attended. When you reach your required amount of CEUs, simply send the form into us. When it is time for you to re-certify, the hardest part will have been accomplished for you!
As a reminder, here are the number of CEUs required for each level of certification:
Assistant – 10 CEU
Installer – 15 CEU
Master Installer – 20 CEU
Project Manager – 25 CEU
Field Examiner – 25 CEU
Supplier Representative – 25 CEU
If you hold multiple certifications, you only need to earn the CEU required for the highest level you hold. For example, if you are certified as both a Project Manager AND a Master Installer, you just need 25 CEU to renew your credentials.
Likewise, if you are both a Field Examiner and a Supplier Representative, you only need to earn 25 CEU to renew both of your credentials.
In addition to being able to earn CEU at the SPFA Convention, you may also earn them through the SPFA Foam-It-Right webinar series which are in process of being posted on our website. Your attendance to other industry seminars, webinars and learning opportunities can also count toward your CEU. Please see the Certification Handbooks at www.sprayfoam.org/certification for details.
Contact Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org for more details.
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Register for the FREE Field Exams by January 14, 2019 to be entered into drawing for 4 Great Prizes!
1. GRACO Spray Gun
2. PMC – AP-3 Spray Gun
3. Sprayfoam Equipment and Manufacturing – Spray Gun
4. Sprayfoam Equipment and Manufacturing – Heated Hose
Thanks to the generosity of the Sig Hall Memorial Scholarship fund, the Field Exams will be FREE at Sprayfoam 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida on Feb 4-5, 2019. For more details, visit www.sprayfoam.org.
If you have any questions, please contact certdirector@sprayfoam.org
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Renewal Time For PCP Credentials
ATTENTION PCP Certified Individuals and Accredited Company Liaisons --- On November 1, 2018, renewal information and paperwork were emailed to the address we have on file. If your email has changed, please let us know. All certifications will expire on December 31, 2018 – so be sure to renew and stay current!
If you work for an Accredited Company, your credentials were emailed to the Company Liaison.
As stated in the instructions, everyone must sign the Renewal Form (F-222-012), which indicates that the individual has reviewed the applicable Certification Handbook posted on www.sprayfoam.org/certification and agrees that it is their responsibility to be familiar with the Handbook and compliant with the practices described within the scope of the SPFA PCP.
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U.S. Government Affairs
> ACEEE Releases 2018 Energy Efficiency Report Card
> EPA Proposes Rule to Revise Section 608 Refrigerant Management Regulations
GGAC Regional and Chapter Activities
> New Mexico Governor Signs Executive Order on All Occupational Licenses
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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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