Sprayfoam Pro Newswire
December 6, 2018
SPFA News and Announcements
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.
 
The Awards Luncheon will be held during the Sprayfoam Show 2019 Convention & Expo in Daytona Beach, FL on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
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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    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.
     
    SPFA Member Exhibitors from Sprayfoam 2018 should have received login information. Nonmembers received their login information on Friday, July 27th. If you have any questions, please contact Mickey Riesenberg, 703-222-4267 / michele@sprayfoam.org or visit http://www.sprayfoam.org/expo/exhibitor-information
    • 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.
     
    The block fills quickly, plan now!
     
     
     
     
     
    Members Span Contractor and Manufacturer Leadership Across Insulation and Roofing in the Rapidly Growing Energy-Efficiency Focused Spray Foam Construction Sector.
     

    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.

     
    Accella Polyurethane Systems, LLC
    Industry News and Announcements
     
    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.
     
    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.
     
    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.
     
    No-Burn North America, Inc.
    From the Current Issue of SPRAYFOAM PROFESSIONAL Magazine
    The Fall 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, SDI Insulation Brings SPF to the Home of the Future. Read all of this and more in this issue of SPRAYFOAM Professional.
     
    Accella Polyurethane Systems, LLC
    SPFA Membership

    >> 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.
     
     
     
     
    Foam Supplies, Inc.
    SPFA Courses and Certification
    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.
    If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Marcavage.

     
    Icynene, Inc.
    Polyurethane Machinery Corporation (PMC)
    Federal/State Government News
     
       
    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
     
    International Fireproof Technology Inc.
    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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