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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 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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SPFA Member Exhibitors from Sprayfoam 2018 should have received login information. Nonmembers will receive their login information on Friday, July 27th. If you have any questions, please contact Mickey Riesenberg, 703-222-4267 / michele@sprayfoam.org
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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. Visit http://www.sprayfoam.org/technical/spfa-tech-tips to view the full article online. |
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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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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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Net zero building design and practices have been soaring in popularity over recent years and we know that this trend will only grow. Verdical Group, a green building consulting firm based in Los Angeles, has had its finger on the pulse of this trend. This year marks the fifth annual Net Zero Conference, produced by Verdical Group. This year’s event will take place in Los Angeles, CA from September 12-14 and is shaping up to be the largest conference to date.
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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 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 OnlineMembers 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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SPF Contractors are being called upon to donate to the Sig Hall Memorial Fund which benefits the Field Exam Scholarship campaign.
Sig Hall, SPFA Past President, Roofing Contractor and Visionary took the initiative to create the first Field Exams held during the Sprayfoam 2014 Convention and Expo in Palm Springs, CA. He laid the foundation, which is still used today, to bring the Field Exams to a place where the contractor can easily participate. As a Roofing Contractor, he looked beyond putting just his employees on the path to professionalism, he wanted all SPF personnel to have the same opportunity. In 2015, we lost Sig to cancer but his memory and his work live on. The Sig Hall Memorial Fund was started with the intent to give opportunities to all contractors. We hope you support this program and think like visionaries for the good of the SPF industry. Please click Learn More for details. Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/Contractor_Letter_Field_Exam_Scholarship_Sponsorship.pdf to view the full article online.
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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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> ASHRAE Participates at the 2018 Congressional Clean Energy Expo and Policy Forum > Mark your calendars for Energy Efficiency Day 2018 GGAC Regional and Chapter Activities > DOE Provides States with Better Data on Building Energy Codes Visit https://www.magnetmail.net/Actions/email_web_version.cfm?publish=newsletter&user_id=ASHRAE&message_id=15817510#Federal to view the full article online.
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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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