SPFA News and Announcements
Start thinking of those jobs that demonstrate excellence in our industry! The Awards Luncheon will be held during the Sprayfoam Show 2019 Convention & Expo in Daytona Beach, FL on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. The nomination site will be open soon!
Categories for 2019:
Residential Wall SPF
Commercial Wall SPF
Roof SPF < 40,000 sq ft
Roof SPF > 40,000 sq ft
Specialty Applications
Elastomeric Roof Coatings
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- Sponsorship Opportunities for the Sprayfoam Show 2019 Convention & Expo are available. View the Sponsorship Prospectus. 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.
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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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 https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=518460&issueID=59050 to view the full article online.
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Industry News and Announcements
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.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/2018-07-20_VG_Spray_Foam_Mag_Article_FINAL.pdf to view the full article online.
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From the Current Issue of SPRAYFOAM PROFESSIONAL Magazine
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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SPFA Membership
>> Welcome New SPFA Members:
MCNS Polyurethanes USA Inc.
>>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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SPFA Courses and Certification
The cost of a Field Exam ranges from $700-$1350 depending on your SPFA membership status and number of exams taken. Thanks to generous contributions to the Sig Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund, the cost for the Field Exams at Sprayfoam 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida will be offset by scholarships. The cost to contractors will be $0.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=519086&issueID=59050 to view the full article online.
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Federal/State Government News
Volume XXVI No. 25 - August 20 2018
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SPF-Related Codes & Standards
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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