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The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), the premiere 501(c)6 professional trade association and voice of the Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) insulation and roofing industry, participated in the 20th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Expo. The event was held across three rooms in the US House Rayburn building in Washington DC, two dedicated exhibit rooms and one dedicated to a variety of panel sessions that took place throughout the day. It brought over 40 exhibitors together representing the leading voices in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and net-zero energy for a day of celebration of the principles, efforts, plans and dedication to the energy generation and use in our future-United States.
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SPFA, along with several other building insulation trade associations, is participating in a workgroup led by UL Environments to update the Product Category Rule (PCR) for Building Envelope Thermal Insulation in North America. A PCR is an consensus guidance document used to develop Environmental Product Declarations for a specific class of products (in this case all building insulations). We are seeking member volunteers (interested parties) to review this updated PCR during the next several months. Volunteers from all SPFA membership categories are encouraged to participate, as this document includes assessment of the environmental impacts of insulation from all phases of the product life-cycle, including the extraction and processing of raw materials, chemical blending, packaging, distribution, installation and disposal. If you are interested in participating, please contact Rick Duncan at rickduncan@sprayfoam.org. |
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A task group within the SPFA Roofing Committee has completed the development of a new SPFA TechDoc for installation of SPF Roofing with roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) systems. This new document provides an introduction to PV technology, design considerations, service and maintenance, warranty questions, applicable codes and standards and an overview of mounting options. The self-flashing properties of SPF roofing systems, along with superior energy savings, make SPF an excellent choice as a roofing system for any type of roof-mounted PC system. Free copies of this new TechDoc are available here. For questions or comments about this document, please contact Rick Duncan, SPFA Technical Director at rickduncan@sprayfoam.org or call 703-222-4269.
Visit http://www.sprayfoam.org/spfa-publishes-new-techdoc-spfa-150 to view the full article online. |
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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.
For more information, contact Rick Duncan SPFA Technical Director rickduncan@sprayfoam.org or Bruce Schenke, SPFA Roofing Committee Chair bschenke@accellapolyurethane.com.
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>>58% Of Homeowners Think The Housing Market Is Set For A Correction--Are Bubble Fears Founded?
>>OSHA to Hold Second Public Meeting to Solicit Suggestions for Growing, Strengthening Voluntary Protection Programs >>OSHA Cites New York Paperboard Mill for 61 Safety, Health Hazards >>Is There One Best Place to Insulate Your Home? Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=461890&issueID=51396 to view the full article online. |
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The use of spray polyurethane foam in insulation applications continues to surge. As a high-performance material for the envelope, SPF provides superb energy efficiency, reducing heating and cooling demands up to 40 percent, while delivering the notable energy savings over the life of the structure. Additionally, the spray-applied material is notable for its ability to enhance indoor comfort and air quality, maintaining uniform indoor temperatures and preventing a wide variety of air contaminants from entering the structure.
Visit http://www.wconline.com/articles/90951-open-or-closed-cell-insulation to view the full article online. |
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In a staggering statistic, nearly 26 million Americans suffer from asthma, including more than 7 million children. The chronic, often lifelong disease is not only serious, but can actually be life threatening to many. Those unfortunate to suffer with asthma can be affected daily by both natural and manmade triggers, which make breathing more difficult. Many of us assume that the majority of these triggers are encountered outdoors, but they are in fact often airborne and can (and do) infiltrate homes causing problematic and dangerous asthma attacks inside.
Visit https://www.proudgreenhome.com/articles/wellness-and-asthma-prevention-in-the-home/ to view the full article online. |
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A high-performance building envelope material. Sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF) is increasingly used in commercial structures as an insulation and air barrier. Sprayfoam is playing a growing role in sustainable new construction, energy-enhancing retrofits, and even the net-zero energy movement. |
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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.
Visit https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3914.pdf to view the full article online. |
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Sprayfoam 2018 Show Sponsorship Prospectus is now available at: http://www.sprayfoam.org/expo/sponsor-information  Sprayfoam 2018 Show Exhibitor Brochure is now available at: http://www.sprayfoam.org/expo/exhibitor-information |
The Sprayfoam Conference Planning Committee is looking forward to your submission! Please provide as much information as possible during this process so they can make an informed decision. You will be able to save your submission and return to it up until the deadline of September 30, 2017. The committee will be reviewing all submissions once the site closes and we will be in touch in mid-October with additional details. The Submission Deadline is September 30, 2017. To find out more, or to submit an abstract, click on the project link below. Visit https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/da32060d-60be-4ecc-bdc5-28a698d7831a to view the full article online.
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Be sure to read this quarter's feature article, "West Roofing Systems Rehabs an Abandoned Steel Mill," which looks at West Roofing Systems, Inc.'s SPFA Award-winning rehabilitation and expansion of the Ferrolux Gibraltar Facility. Read all of this and more in the summer Issue of SPRAYFOAM Professional Verdical Group's 4th Annual Net Zero 2017 Conference: Energy + Water + Waste Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=461953&issueID=51396 to view the full article online.
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>> Welcome New SPFA Members
>>2017-18 SPFA Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide >>Interested in Becoming Part of the Team? >>SPFA Member Benefits Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=461895&issueID=51396 to view the full article online.
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SPFA 2017 Membership Renewal Invoices have been sent. Members can renew their membership online in the member only section of sprayfoam.org or by clicking the link below. Any questions can be directed to Mickey Riesenberg at michele@sprayfoam.org.
Your membership does so much to help the industry by supporting important initiatives like: *A growing tech services focus in SPFA *Research and development that drives the industry forward and opens new doors for you and your company *Increasing industry awareness and acceptance through more advanced marketing efforts *Building the infrastructure to support the national Professional Certification Program (PCP) and the recognition our certified professionals have earned *Developing the solid national network of SPF professionals necessary to drive future growth in the industry If you're in SPF, you're in SPFA! Join now or renew to discover the opportunities awaiting you as a team-member in this high-performance industry. Visit http://www.sprayfoam.org/about/contact-us to view the full article online. |
Yesterday the Field Exam Logistics and Marketing Working Groups held a joint Kick-Off Meeting to begin planning for the Field Exams to be held in Mobile Alabama during the
Sprayfoam 2018 Convention. We discussed general plans for 2018, now the Working Groups handle the details.
Field Exam LOGISTICS Working Group
Meeting: Tuesday, September 27, 10-11 a.m. ET
This responsibility of this Working Group (WG) is to make the Field Exams happen. The participants take responsibility for different stations, provide personnel and materials, equipment and supplies necessary. Several SPF Suppliers have already agreed to become Sponsors by donating some of the material and equipment needed, but many other items, personnel, including Field Examiners are still needed.
Field Exam MARKETING Working Group
Meeting: Wednesday, September 28, 12-1 p.m.ET
The responsibility of this Working Group (WG) is to raise the scholarship funds to either offset or reduce the cost of the Field Exams for participants. In addition, this WG is charged with "filling the seats" of the Field Exams through the development of a Field Exam and PCP promotional flyer and other the use of other marketing techniques such as phone calls, email blasts and general promotion of the PCP opportunities at the Sprayfoam 2018 Convention and Tradeshow.
We already have a few scholarship sponsors but we’ll need a lot more to cover the total cost of Field Exams for the contractor candidates. If your company doesn’t have the time/people to participate in the WG, it is still possible to become a Scholarship Sponsor. Please reply SOON to maximize the promotional opportunities. All those who commit by October 20 will have their logo appear in the Field Exam Promotional flyer.
If you would like to join either one (or both) of these Working Groups, please contact Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org
NOTE: ALL FIELD EXAM SPONSORS WILL HAVE THEIR LOGO USED AS APPROPRIATE IN SPRAYFOAM 2018 PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL, SPFA WEBSITE AND IN ON-SITE SIGNAGE.
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As part of the curriculum review, the PCP Training Committee recommended adding information on Polyureas to the Roofing Installer Curriculum. The reason is to align PCP with the SPFA Technical Document #102. The QAP agreed and has approved these Learning Objectives. This information on Polyureas will be in the Coating and Application Section of the Roofing Installer Study Guide(Section J). The Certification Scheme Committee (CSC) has developed at least one accompanying question for each of the Learning Objectives. These questions will be added to the Roofing Installer bank of questions and will be randomly selected for future written exams. These questions will not be added until the updated SPF Roofing Installer Study Guide is released and all candidate and certified individuals made aware of addition. When it is released, all registrants in the PCP will be sent the updated information on Polyureas. Until that time, no changes will be made on the Written Exams. In its work to continually improve the PCP, the Training Committee reviews SPFA Study Guides. SPFA Members are welcome and encouraged to join the Training Committee to assist in this task. If you are interested, please contact Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavge@sprayfoam.org. |
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The SPFA PCP Exam Prep Courses and Field Exam Schedule for Spray Foam 2018 has been announced!
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required for RECERTIFICATION in the PCP when you’ve completed your 7th 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.
If you’ve attended one of the SPFA Foam-It-Right webinar series, be sure to list them. If you missed a webinar, you can listen to a recording of it (and still get CEU credit!). Go to the SPFA Member page on our website to access the webinars. If you aren’t a member, but you are enrolled in the PCP, you can also attend these webinars and access recordings, please contact Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org for details. For those who have attended SPFA convention since you’ve become certified, you can access a list of all the breakout sessions from previous conventions to help you remember the ones you attended. We have registration records indicating that you’ve attended the convention; however, this process is self-reporting so you’ll need to complete the form and submit when you’ve met the required number of CEU. In addition to these SPFA opportunities for CEUs, there are many other ways to earn them. See the attached CEU Declaration Form (F-222-130) for more details. It is easy to download form, fill in what you’ve done so far and just update it as you earn other CEUs. When you’ve met your requirement, please submit! Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/SPFCEUForm.pdf to view the full article online. |
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In our quest to make the PCP more user friendly for Spanish speaking SPF Professionals, we have recently posted the following pages:
Certification Espanol
Roofing Certification Espanol
Insulation Certification Espanol
To locate these pages, simply go to www.sprayfoam.org/certification and click on the "Certification" tab. From the drop-down menu, you may select the page you would like to view. We also have the bilingual forms and Agreement posted. These are in the process of being updated to reflect the modifications to the program, but the best place to find all the forms you need is our website.
If you have any questions about the SPFA Professional Certification Program (PCP), please contact Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org.
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The PCP Forms have always been available in the Certification Handbooks and in Zip Files linked from the certification pages, but in our quest to continually improve the SPFA PCP, we now have the forms listed, in numerical order, with a quick link readily available on the Certification Homepage. Simply click bellow, scroll down and you’ll see the list. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Marcavage – kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org
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The PCP Training Committee will be reviewing the SPFA PCP Study Guides. Working Groups will be formed for each Study Guide and your expertise would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in assisting on this project, please email Kelly Marcavage, SPFA Certification Director, at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org.
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A Working Group is being formed to reach out to those who have begun, but not yet completed certification levels. We’d like to hear from you on what is stopping you from completing the requirements. This same group will also work on retaining and renewing those who are already certified and helping them get to the next level! We look forward to hearing from you. Please direct comments, concerns and questions to Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=461907&issueID=51396 to view the full article online.
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In 2012, OSHA began a program to align the old Hazard Communications Standard (HCS) with the new Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ This new system to be implemented over the next several years, includes updated methods to communicate hazards on product labels and safety data sheets using an international standard.
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Lapolla Industries, Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2017. Financial highlights from Second quarter 2017 compared to second quarter 2016: net income increased by 29.4 percent, exceeding $2.15 million, spray foam sales increased 33.2 percent and overall sales increased by 30.7 percent, exceeding $26.25 million in revenue and gross profit increased by 12.4 percent to $6.87 million.
Visit http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170731006290/en/Lapolla-Industries-Reports-Record-Quarter-2017-Earnings to view the full article online. |
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International Fireproof Technology Inc. has issued three evaluation reports as compliant to IBC and IRC building codes and the the new SPF Acceptance Criteria AC377/AC456. Click the links below for the reports: |
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Accella Polyurethane Systems LLC ("Accella") renews their focus on Polyurethane Spray Foam and Roof Coating Systems; focusing on low slope and flat roof commercial coatings for new and restoration construction.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/Accella_Expands_Positon_In_Roofing_Markets_And_Forms_Dedicated_Commercial_Team.pdf to view the full article online. |
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SprayWorks Equipment Group has launched a new online store, complete with a fully responsive website to help with consistency between different devices and a fully searchable mobile view. In addition to the new store, SprayWorks is also offering special discounts to celebrate.
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Honeywell announced that Eric Gladson of Integrity Plus Insulation in Ogema, Wisconsin, is the Grand Prize winner of the "Hit a Foam Run" promotion. Gladson wins an all-expenses paid trip for two to the Professional Baseball Game of Stars in Miami, July 2017 ($7,000 estimated value).
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/Honeywell_ANNOUNCES_GRAND_PRIZE_WINNER_of.pdf to view the full article online. |
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Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (Firestone) today announced its acquisition of Gaco Western (Gaco), a leader in innovative silicone roofing systems and provider of top-tier waterproofing and spray foam insulation.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/FIRESTONE-BUILDING-PRODUCTS-ACQUIRES-GACO-WESTERN-Press-Release-03.30.17.pdf to view the full article online. |
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Tenex Capital Management is pleased to announce it has completed an investment transaction in SES Foam LLC of Houston, TX, effective on September 9, 2016.
Visit https://www.pehub.com/2016/09/tenex-invests-in-ses-foam/# to view the full article online. |
> Federal Funding Update > U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Energy Holds Oversight Hearing: "Fostering Innovation: Contributions of the Department of Energy's National Laboratories" GGAC Regional and Chapter Activities > ASHRAE Congratulates Salt Lake City for Passing Benchmarking Ordinance Visit https://www.magnetmail.net/Actions/email_web_version.cfm?publish=newsletter&user_id=ASHRAE&message_id=14660975 to view the full article online.
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Volume XXV, No. 26 September 4,2017
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: States Look To Grow ‘Middle Skill’ Workforce |
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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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>> 5 Key Financial Tips When Starting a Business from Home >> How To Complain To Your Franchisor To Get An Issue Resolved Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=461920&issueID=51396 to view the full article online. |