 >>SPF Article by Rick Duncan Appears in Roofing Contractor>>SPFA Finishes Environmental Product Declaration for SPF >>SPFA Delivers New Website >>SPFA Publishes Cold-Climate Hybrid Insulation Guidelines for Zones 4-7 >>SPFA Completes New Worksite Safety Signs >>Massachusetts SPF Workshop >>SPFA Committee Updates >>SPFA Commits Resources on Sprayfoam to Homebuilders Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=254622&issueID=31986 to view the full article online. |
 >>Knauf Insulation Re-opens Alabama Plant, Citing Relationships, Support>>The Center Announces New Roofpoint Registered Professional Program >>BPI Launches Home Rating Program Using DOE's Home Energy Score >>Job Task Analysis (JTA) Workshop >>January Contracts Decrease 13 Percent >>Spray Foam Coalition Members Approve Code of Conduct Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=254621&issueID=31986 to view the full article online. |
 >>OSHA NEP Letter to SPFA>>Guidance for Developing a Written Respiratory Protection Program Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=254626&issueID=31986 to view the full article online. |
 If you didn't receive your digital or print copy of SPRAYFOAM Professional, sign up below to have it delivered directly to your Inbox. Some enhanced features in the digital version include:>>Search for specific keywords or phrases. >>Flag favorite articles. >>Make notes in the margins. >>Connect with vendors quickly and easily. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=254618&issueID=31986 to view the full article online. |
 SprayFoam 2014 will not be forgotten, though it has wrapped up. In addition to coverage of some of the sessions and events in the magazine, the Challenge Coins that were given out are the beginning of an annual tradition. Plus, an additional 235 SPFA PCP exams were taken, bringing the total PCP exams completed to 1,324. Currently 197 SPFA PCP Certifications have been issued and the number continues to grow! The SPF Professional who is SPFA PCP Certified has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform a quality, safe and professional installation of spray polyurethane foam.
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>>SPFA Publishes Membership Brochure
>>SPFA 2013-2014 Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide >>SPFA Member Benefits Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=254620&issueID=31986 to view the full article online. |
Source: ashrae.org / Joseph W. Lstiburek, Ph.D., P.Eng., Fellow ASHRAE
We live at the bottom of an ocean of air. Each of us is carrying around 14.7 pounds per square inch when at the beach in Miami. We are powerful creatures indeed. Imagine carrying around 101,000 Pascals on that beach. Or 1,010 millibars. As elevation increases, the weight of the air we are carrying around decreases. This decrease in weight with elevation is called the lapse rate. Read more here.
©2014 This excerpt taken from the article of the same name which appeared in ASHRAE Journal, vol. 56, no. 2, February 2014.
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Source: Gaco Western / Will Parker
Winter is here and many parts of the country are experiencing unusually cold weather - in these conditions it becomes difficult to avoid getting a cold or possibly even a frozen drum. So what do we do when one of these drums is delivered to us? The best thing to do is immediately bring it into our drum storage area and let it warm back up on its own to room temperature - around 70°F - before use. Visit http://www.gacowallfoam.com/docs/TechTips030.pdf?utm_source=Tech+Tips+February+2014&utm_campaign=TechTips+030&utm_medium=email to view the full article online. |
 >>SPFA PCP Contractor Company Accreditation>>SPFA PCP Updates from SprayFoam 2014 >>Spray Foam Coalition Releases Document Outlining Benefits of SPFA PCP Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=254625&issueID=31986 to view the full article online. |
 >>Grassroots Government Affairs Report>>Lessons from State Energy Efficiency Programs Presented to U.S. Senate Committee >>U.S. House Tax Committee Chairman to Release Comprehensive Tax Reform Draft Legislation Visit https://www.ashrae.org/government-affairs/government-affairs-updates to view the full article online. |
>>RESNET Calls for Comments on Proposed CAZ Testing Standards Removal
>>Comments on OMB Proposed Update of Circular A-119 Are Due May 12 Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=255386&issueID=31986 to view the full article online. |
Source: bpi.org / Stacey Freed
There’s still time to claim tax credits for work your clients had done in 2013. Be sure to let them know before it’s too late! As the New Year kicks into high gear, it’s probably a good idea to remind homeowners of all the things they could be doing to ensure the health and safety of their homes. Be sure to share resources such as the CDC’s information on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention, energy-saving product ideas from the Huffington Post, and JB Bartowiak’s "Guide to Home Maintenance Oils and Lubricants." Visit http://www.bpi.org/news_pm_february_2014.aspx#article3 to view the full article online. |
>>Institute President Addresses the Important Role the Private Sector Plays in U.S. Standards Development
>>Spray Polyurethane Foam Design Guidance: Insulation and Air Barrier Requirements of the 2012 I-Codes >>The Building Codes Assistance Project Updates on Building Energy Codes Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=254630&issueID=31986 to view the full article online. |
>>U.S. Electricity Use Is Declining and Energy Efficiency May Be a Significant Factor
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 The State Net Capitol Journal contains timely and pertinent information for almost every business owner in every state. Read up on Health Reform, Budget & Taxes, Politics & Leadership, Governors, Bird's Eye View, Hot Issues, and Once Around the Statehouse Lightly. Volume XXII, No. 5 Feb. 17, 2014 Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/spf-nwl/pdf/sncj_021714.pdf to view the full article online. |
 See what's in store, as far as industry events, expos, training classes, online courses, certification programs and more.
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Source: bpi.org / Tom Grandy
Like all things in life, if something isn't working there is usually a reason for it. I can't begin to tell you how many times I have been asked, "Tom, the company is growing and sales are up, but rather than making money, we seem to be going farther into debt each month, what’s going on?" After working with contractors for more than 27 years, there are certain things I look for when I perform an onsite company overview. The answer usually falls into one, or more, of the following categories: >Improper Labor Pricing >Not Charging Out All Budgeted Billed Hours >Exceeding Hours Bid on a Job Visit http://www.bpi.org/news_pm_february_2014.aspx#article4 to view the full article online. |