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Tips, case studies, technical deep-dives and news for spray foam and coatings contractors.
Why Roof Coatings Fail — and Why Pure Polyurea Doesn't
Roof coatings fail in about six repeatable ways — adhesion, shrinkage from low solids, ponding water, seams and details, thermal movement an...
How to Start a Roof Coating, Polyurea or Specialty Coatings Business
Every guide to breaking into this industry assumes you want to spray insulation. Here are six other trades a coatings business can be built...
Meet Super Orange: The Heavy-Duty Cleaner Built for Tough Jobs
Oak Ridge Super Orange (OR-SOC) is a heavy-duty citrus-based cleaner formulated for spray foam and coating contractors. This guide covers it...
The Best Graco Spray Guns: A Pro’s Guide
Graco makes several spray guns used across polyurea, spray foam, and coating applications — each with different pressure ratings, mixing cha...
Quick Guide to Surface Preparation for Polyurea Coating
Surface preparation is the single most important factor in polyurea coating adhesion and longevity. This guide covers proper profiling, clea...
Boost Your Margins with Fast-Turnaround Polyurea Roof Coating Projects
Polyurea roof coating is one of the highest-margin services a spray contractor can add to their portfolio. With fast cure times, minimal cre...
Polyurea vs. Silicone vs. Acrylic: Which Roof Coating Wins?
Commercial roofing contractors face a choice between polyurea, silicone, and acrylic roof coating systems. This comparison covers installed...
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Spray Foam Business?
Starting a spray foam insulation business requires investment in equipment, training, insurance, and materials. We break down the real start...
Enhance Agricultural Operations with Polyurea Coatings & Spray Foam Insulation
Agricultural buildings, grain bins, and livestock facilities have unique demands that polyurea coatings and spray foam insulation are unique...
What is the Best Type of Spray Foam Machine?
Choosing the right spray foam proportioner is the most important equipment decision you'll make. From Graco Reactor entry-level units to hig...
Spray Foam Rig Options: Trailer, Gooseneck or Box Truck?
Your spray foam rig is the biggest investment in your business — and the right configuration determines how many jobs you can run, how fast...
Get Your Spray Foam Business Ready for 2025
The spray foam industry continues to grow as energy codes become stricter and contractors discover the profitability of applied spray foam a...
Spray Foam R-Values: What Contractors Need to Know
R-value is the single most-quoted number in insulation sales — and most contractors don't fully understand how it's calculated, why it varie...
Case Study: Expanding Opportunities with Concrete Lifting at Zip Insulation LLC
Zip Insulation LLC was looking to diversify beyond spray foam insulation when they discovered concrete lifting with polyurethane foam. This...
Case Study: Building a Custom Spray Foam Rig for D&D Spray Foam Inc.
When D&D Spray Foam Inc. needed to scale from residential to commercial, they partnered with Oak Ridge to build a production-grade custom tr...
Marketing Your Spray Foam Business: 25 Tactics That Get Leads
Growing a spray foam business in a competitive market takes more than skill — you need leads. These 25 marketing tips cover Google Business...
How to Properly Store Spray Foam Insulation During Cold Weather
Improperly stored spray foam materials can lose reactivity, crystallize, or generate off-ratio chemistry — costing you jobs and wasting inve...
Can You Use Spray Foam in Cold Weather? — Best Practices & Temperature Limits
Cold weather spray foam application requires careful attention to substrate temperature, material temperature, and ambient conditions. Learn...
Should You Get a New Or Used Spray Foam Rig?
The decision between a new custom spray foam rig and a pre-owned unit depends on your budget, timeline, business stage, and appetite for ris...
How to Start Up & Shut Down Your Spray Foam Equipment
A proper startup and shutdown sequence is critical for spray foam equipment longevity and job-site safety. This step-by-step guide covers th...
How to Become a Spray Foam Insulation Contractor: 6 Steps
Breaking into spray foam contracting is more accessible than most trades, but success requires the right training, equipment, and business f...
How to Rebuild a Graco Fusion AP Spray Gun
The Graco Fusion AP is the industry-standard spray gun for polyurea and spray foam applications — but it requires regular maintenance and pe...
Cellulose Insulation vs Spray Foam: Which Is Right for Your Project?
Cellulose and spray foam are the two most-compared insulation types on the market. This guide breaks down R-values, air sealing, moisture ma...
Understanding Open Cell vs. Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation
Open-cell and closed-cell spray foam serve different applications, hit different price points, and have different performance characteristic...
How to Bid a Spray Foam Insulation Job (With the Math)
Accurate bidding separates profitable spray foam contractors from those who work hard but don't make money. This guide covers board-foot cal...
Polyurea Coating Vs. Epoxy: What Contractors Need to Know
Polyurea and epoxy coatings are often compared for floor and surface protection applications. For contractors deciding which to add to their...
Spray Foam Insulation Spraying Techniques
Proper spraying technique determines the quality of every spray foam job. This guide covers gun distance, pass speed, lift thickness, temper...
How to Start a Spray Foam Insulation Business: 6 Steps
The spray foam insulation industry continues to grow as energy codes tighten and building owners demand better performance. This complete gu...
Spray Foam Vs. Fiberglass: What Contractors Need to Know
Two popular insulation materials stand out when it comes to homes and businesses: spray foam and fiberglass insulation. Understanding the di...
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway & Holiday Hours
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway; Prizes will be given away to ONE LUCKY winner EACH business day before Christmas Eve- Starting December 6th....
Applicator Bulletin: Conversion from HFC to HFO Blown Closed Cell Foams
The phaseout of HFC blowing agents affects every spray foam contractor. This applicator bulletin explains what's changing, how HFO-blown foa...
Car Wash Polyurea Protection
Car wash facilities face constant abuse from water, chemicals, traffic, and high-pressure cleaning equipment. Polyurea coatings offer the id...
How To Store Your Spray Foam And Coating System
Proper storage of spray foam and coating materials extends their shelf life, protects your investment, and prevents costly off-ratio applica...
Primary and Secondary Containment: Expand Your Polyurea Business
Chemical containment lining is one of the fastest-growing applications for polyurea coatings — and one of the most profitable. This guide co...
Contractor Rips the Roof Off of Jacksonville Mall
Practical contractor guidance on Contractor Rips The Roof Off Of Jacksonville Mall including application techniques, equipment, cold weather...
Understanding Thermal Barriers And Ignition Barriers For Spray Polyurethane Foam
Practical contractor guidance on Thermal Barriers And Ignition Barriers For Spray Polyurethane Foam What Are They And How Do They Apply incl...
Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Safe Use & Handling Guidelines
Practical contractor guidance on Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Insulation Safe Use And Handling Guidelines including application techniques, equ...
This Cookie Doesn’t Crumble…
Practical contractor guidance on This Cookie Doesnt Crumble including application techniques, equipment, cold weather considerations, and bu...