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Why Choose Oak Ridge

With 37 years in the spray foam industry, the team at Oak Ridge Foam & Coating Systems, Inc. understands how cheap equipment and materials can impact your foam, coating, and concrete lifting business. We can help elevate your business with better quality, easy-to-reach support and hands-on training, and reliable equipment.

What You Can Expect From Oak Ridge

If you’re dealing with any of the above issues, we can help. Over the years, we’ve built a name for ourselves with high-quality polyurea coatings and spray foam, top-notch customer service, and reliability. Here’s why many spray foam and polyurea coating applicators are making the switch to Oak Ridge.

High-Quality, Consistent Materials

We work with some of the top raw material providers in the industry to ensure the spray foam and coatings we manufacture in Green Lake, Wisconsin are compatible with equipment and perform as expected. That means less shrinkage, better adhesion, less downtime, reduced environmental impact, and so much more.

Fast & Reliable Supply Chain

You can count on us for on-time delivery to keep your projects running smoothly. We maintain a robust inventory of parts and equipment from top brands Graco, Glascraft, 3M, Carlisle GenAer, MacAir and more, and our spray foam and polyurea coatings are manufactured daily to ensure we have the supplies you need when you need them.

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Ongoing Business Support

Whether you’re looking for the right product, troubleshooting on-site issues, or investing in a custom-built rig, our team is dedicated to supporting your business. You’ll have a trusted partner ready to assist you before and long after the sale.

Competitive Pricing

We pride ourselves on providing cost-effective solutions without sacrificing quality. We’ll work with you on financing options and offer a manufacturer one-year limited warranty on equipment.

We’re More Than Just a Spray Foam Supplier—We’re Your Partner

At Oak Ridge, we understand that our success depends on your success — and that starts with quality products and good customer service. We go beyond simply supplying materials—we’re here to support your business growth through…

Customized mobile rig solutions to fit your specific business needs.
Training programs to ensure you’re getting the most out of your equipment and supplies.
Ongoing support to help troubleshoot and optimize equipment performance as needed.

“I have been purchasing products, parts and equipment from you for 5 years. I could not be more pleased with the customer service, quality, promptness, flexibility and knowledge of the team at Oak Ridge. As long as we both are in business, I will continue to purchase from you.”

– A.K.

It’s Time for a Supplier Upgrade

At Oak Ridge, we’ve seen and heard it all from unsatisfied customers coming to us for help. If any of these issues sound familiar, it might be time to look for a new spray foam distributor to support your business.

If your foam isn’t expanding as expected or meeting required R-value performance, it might be time for an upgrade. We’ve heard from customers that they had poor-quality materials that led to delays, additional costs, and lost jobs before they switched to Oak Ridge.

Are you wasting a lot of time and money doing maintenance due to frequent clogs or other damage? Inferior coatings and chemicals tend to damage and wear out your spray equipment, causing frequent repairs and downtime that slow down projects.

Does your current supplier have long lead times or leave you waiting for supplies? These delayed deliveries and limited stock can have a significant impact on your business and client relationships.

Are you paying a premium price without seeing a payoff to justify it? Those expensive, yet unreliable products can impact your profitability, so it’s important to find a supplier you can trust for fair pricing.

Lack of knowledgeable support can cause extended downtime and frustration. When something goes wrong, you need a supplier you can rely on to get the help you need quickly and support your business goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are two general categories of SPF insulation materials; open-cell, low-density (‘half-pound foam’) and closed-cell, medium-density (‘two-pound foam’). Both foam categories provide excellent insulation and air sealing. Although both are made using similar chemical reactions, there are some integral physical property differences that often determine which product is chosen for a particular project.
Open-cell spray foam (ocSPF) has an open cell structure where the cells are filled with air. The open-cell structure renders soft, flexible foam, with a density of about 0.5-0.8 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). Still air is the primary insulation medium in ocSPF, fiberglass and cellulose. These insulations work by reducing the natural air movement within these materials, thereby reducing the ability of the material to conduct heat. The R-value per inch of open-cell foam typically ranges from R3.6 to R4.5 per inch. Unlike fiberglass and cellulose, the fine cell structure of ocSPF makes it air-impermeable at certain thicknesses. The air-impermeability of ocSPF qualifies it as an air-barrier material, dramatically reducing air leakage through the building envelope, significantly lowering the building’s heating and cooling costs. ocSPF, like fiberglass and cellulose insulations, is moisture-permeable, and may require the installation of a vapor retarder in colder climates. .
Closed-cell spray foam (ccSPF) has a closed cell structure which yields a rigid, hard foam, with a density of 1.8-2.3 pound per cubic foot (pcf), and has been demonstrated to provide structural enhancement in certain framed buildings. These smaller cells trap an insulating gas, called a blowing agent. This blowing agent has a lower thermal conductivity than still air, and increases the R-value. Typical R-value per inch of closed-cell foam ranges from R5.8 to R6.9* per inch, making it a great choice in applications where clearance is limited. Like ocSPF, ccSPF is also air impermeable at certain thicknesses and and can qualify as an air-barrier material. The closed-cell structure of ccSPF makes it water-resistant, and is the only spray foam that can be used where contact with water is likely (e.g., below-grade concrete walls, in contact with the ground, or on exterior side of the building envelope). At a thickness of 1.5 inches, ccSPF has a moisture permeance typically less than1.0 perms and no additional vapor retarder is required for most applications.

If you are a roofing or insulation contractor, or your company provides other construction services and is interested in adding high-pressure SPF to your portfolio, it is important to understand that this is a highly technical application. SPF application requires advanced knowledge, skills and abilities that can be obtained from Oak Ridge’s hands-on equipment training and completion of the SPFA Certification program. Improper application of the product can result in chemical exposure to the applicator, as well as the occupants of the structure being insulated. Application of the product without proper training is not recommended.

Oak Ridge supplies training for individuals or groups, either at our location or yours. We can tailor classes to meet your unique needs. Classes can focus on the marketing and sales aspects of your services or it can be hands-on, nuts and bolts tutorial about spraying and maintenance, or a combination of the two. Spraying polyurea and foam is not like spraying paints or other coatings so some education is always a good idea before starting out on a project. We are here to help you be successful in every facet of your business. There are also some safety factors that need to be addressed that are unique to high pressure equipment. Call Oak Ridge today – together we can set up a system for you that will exceed your needs and expectations.

In general terms, the installed cost of SPF insulation is greater than that of fiberglass or cellulose insulations, but SPF provides many extra benefits including air barrier and vapor control, as well as improved structural performance. The installed cost of SPF roofing systems is competitive with other roofing systems. Contact Oak Ridge for a personalized estimate for your project.

During and immediately following spray foam applications, fumes and mists are generated that can be hazardous to your health. Access to the work area during this time should be restricted to personnel wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, and only those whose job responsibilities require them to be in the area.

Oak Ridge builds custom application trailers that contain everything you need to start spraying. Our standard trailer is an 18’ bumper pull trailer with tandem 7,000 pound axles. The trailer is divided into two compartments. The rear compartment houses the generator, compressor and air drying equipment. We highly recommend our combined units that provide a long-life diesel generator with an integrated compressor and air drying unit. These units provide maximum uptime, high quality current for your electronics and reactors and high energy efficiency during extended operation. The front compartment houses the generator, hoses, chemical and pumps as well as a workbench with storage, overhead lighting and many other features. Our trailers are custom made to meet your special needs and budget.

1. Water Blown Foam

Water blown foam is available in 1 pound and 2 pound densities as a standard product, and other densities can be developed for special applications. Water blown foam uses water as the ingredient that causes the foam to rise during application. Water blown foam is more stable in storage and is cleaner and provides more uptime for application equipment. Odor and evolved gasses are also reduced, making water blown foam better for many applications.

2. Gas Blown Foam

Gas blown foam uses a refrigerant liquid to provide foam expansion during application. It is available in a wide range of densities. Gas blown foam is better for low application temperatures and provides ICC approval for projects that require it. Contact Oak Ridge for assistance in choosing the most suitable product for your project.

Polyurea coatings typically need more pressure and temperature than foam coatings. Lower pressure equipment that is designed for foam application only will not spray Polyureas well. A larger, higher pressure and temperature unit will spray both foam and polyurea effectively. If you only need to spray foam, the larger, more expensive units may not make sense, but if you want to spray both foam and coatings, the larger units are the better choice. Contact Oak Ridge and we will point you in the right direction.

Foam consists of two components, the “A” side which is the Isocyanate Catalyst and the “B” or Resin side. These two components are heated in the machine and pressurized to around 1,000psi. The two components are combined at high pressure in the mixing chamber of the gun right before it exits. To apply foam, an operator will need a reactor capable of heating and pressurizing the material, a high pressure heated hose and a spray gun made specifically for two component, high pressure products. Oak Ridge supplies both Graco and PMC reactors, guns and equipment as well as the training, parts and service needed to keep you up and running. Reactors can be supplied to match your required output, products and budget.

Oak Ridge has years of experience in coatings and tech service. We can supply in-house service as well as service in the field to make sure your equipment is up and running and your projects are staying on target. Our large inventory of spare parts and our super-fast delivery will ensure that you have what you need, when you need it. We understand the necessity of having your rigs up and running right and we will do whatever it takes to help you get back to work.

Polyurea coatings are typically two component, high build coatings used where high wear, chemical resistance or other special characteristics are needed. Polyureas can be formulated to provide special characteristics to solve many coating challenges. Common applications are special roof coatings, pickup truck bedliner type coatings, sanitary sewer applications, etc. The uses for Polyurea are being expanded every day by creative applicators. There are several subsections of Polyureas, each with their own properties. Aliphatic Polyureas typically have high UV light resistance. Aromatic Polyureas and hybrid systems provide more cost effective solutions and can be combined with Aliphatic systems to provide high performance and better value. Contact Oak Ridge for assistance in choosing the appropriate coating for your project.

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