Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA)

Home mortgages and spray polyurethane foam as of January 7, 2025

January 31, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

By Richard S. Duncan, PhD, PE SPFA technical consultant. The SPFA will engage in efforts to educate mortgage companies and provide resources for proper SPF application that will be crucial to maintaining the credibility and reliability of SPF insulation. The issue regarding the denial of home mortgages in the UK due to ...

Update: Closed-cell SPF with low GWP (HFO) blowing agents will be required across the U.S. by the end of 2024

January 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

On January 1, 2025, a complete nationwide ban on the manufacture of HFC closed-cell SPF systems will take effect. Attention spray foam contractors: Many of you are aware that the industry is transitioning from closed-cell foams using HFC blowing agents to systems using low GWP (global warming potential) HFO blowing agents*. The ...

Hit the beach and the trade show booths at the 2025 SprayFoam Convention and Expo!

January 18, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Check out our guide to the SPFA’s 2025 conference, happening February 9-12, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Florida. It’s time to grab your shades and hit the beach for the 2025 annual SprayFoam Convention and Expo! Hosted in Daytona Beach, Florida by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), this four-day ...

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SprayFoam 2025 Convention & Expo returns to Daytona Beach, Florida on February 9-12

November 15, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Annual industry event to showcase products, education, certifications, contractor awards, advocacy updates and more! The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has announced the SprayFoam 2025 Convention and Expo, also known as ‘SPRAYTONA’, will be held February 9 through the 12 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event will bring together professionals in ...

Coating over 80,000 square feet in 14 weeks

July 15, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn how Central Coating Company took home the SPFA 2023 National Industry Excellence Award for this huge roof coating project. Each year, the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) presents the winners of their National Industry Excellence Awards at the SprayFaom Convention and Expo. They carefully evaluated nearly ...

Celebrating excellence in spray foam

July 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. West Roofing Systems’ innovative work on the Chardon Building stands as a testament to the remarkable benefits of spray foam roofing. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) National Industry Excellence Awards spotlight the incredible work of contractors who push the boundaries of innovation and quality in spray ...

Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance announces newly elected Board of Directors

July 10, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Board comprised of spray foam industry contractor, supplier and consulting leaders The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), the educational and technical voice of the spray polyurethane foam industry, today announced its newly elected Board of Directors. Encompassing industry leaders from the contractor, supplier and consulting sides of the business, as well ...

Industry recognition for elastomeric roof coatings

June 25, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Showcasing their commitment to excellence in fluid-applied roofing, Draper Construction earned a 2024 SPFA National Industry Excellence award. Draper Construction and Commercial Solutions, a reputable commercial roofing company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been honored with the Elastomeric Roof Coatings award for this year’s Spray Polyurethane ...