In the latest episode of If Walls Could Talk, Jill Bloom speaks with PolyCon’s Doug Kramer, an insulation industry figure, on spray foam innovation today.
Advances showcased around the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance convention point to tighter ratio control, jobsite verification and new formulations with cost and environmental implications. For contractors, the shift links directly to installation quality, documentation, risk reduction and bid strategy.
Trade shows are one of the smartest ways to grow your business in 2026, and this Convention Companion issue is designed to help you attend with purpose, plan ahead, and make the right connections.
Trade shows are one of the smartest ways to grow your business in 2026, and this Convention Companion issue is designed to help you attend with purpose, plan ahead, and make the right connections.
The SPFA convention in Las Vegas expands certification training, multilingual education tools, and networking opportunities while streamlining contractor access to exams, sessions, and expo resources.
The SPFA convention in Las Vegas expands certification training, multilingual education tools, and networking opportunities while streamlining contractor access to exams, sessions, and expo resources. W&C’s Jill Bloom speaks with the association’s Lisa Smith.
Properly installed spray foam insulation can dramatically improve the performance of metal clad buildings, but success depends on careful attention to substrate stability, preparation, and framing details.
Properly installed spray foam insulation can dramatically improve the performance of metal clad buildings, but success depends on careful attention to substrate stability, preparation, and framing details.
Insulation expert Tom Harris explains why traditional R-value measurements fall short—and how the industry is working toward better ways to measure real-world insulation performance.
A clear, practical guide to the key differences between open- and closed-cell spray foam insulation—and how to choose the right option based on performance needs, climate, and building goals.
A clear, practical guide to the key differences between open-and closed-cell spray foam insulation—and how to choose the right option based on performance needs, climate, and building goals.
From breakthrough foam chemistry to a more educated, collaborative contractor base, Tom Harris explains why 2025 was a defining year for spray foam—and what those shifts mean as the industry prepares for the challenges and opportunities of 2026.