Regardless of whether you are into retrofit or new construction, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a major windfall to the insulation industry. The incentives really don’t start until 2023, but it is already gaining consumer recognition both online and in the news. But what does the Inflation Reduction Act include?
Read MoreAssembling the best possible spray foam equipment in a rig can make a huge impact on your ROI. In most cases, the size of the equipment really depends on your climate zone and the size of jobs you will be working on.
Read MoreThanks to free machines and box stores, consumers think blowing fiberglass is easy. And in many ways, it can seem that way. We could run to a store today, buy some fiberglass, rent a machine and fill an attic. However, did it get done efficiently or were we wasting product? Material makes up a large portion of the cost for any blown-in project. To a homeowner, losing $150 - $400 on fiberglass isn’t much. After all, they didn’t have to pay someone else to do it, so in their mind, they saved money. But, as a business owner, losing that money is a big deal. Luckily, there are ways you can efficiently blow fiberglass and not waste any product or profit.
Read MoreA vapor retarder & thermal barrier in one application, you read that right! Check out our video on No-Burn®’s ThB Spray Seal. Open cell spray foam has great sound attenuation and so many other benefits, but installing open cell in the north requires a vapor retarder. When spraying attics, crawl spaces, or anywhere the foam will be exposed, if there is potential to use the space, code requires it to be separated from storage, or occupied space, by a fifteen-minute thermal barrier.
Read MoreHave you done your research on requirements for DOE compliant Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH)? Are you worried about changes and new code regulations? Well, here’s some good news — depending on where you work as a contractor, you may already be building homes to the ZERH standard.
Read MoreTimothy Johnson is well known for building beautiful sunrooms and went to bid one the week after he came to an IDI Training class. As a home builder/remodeler who was getting into spray foam and insulation, his favorite part of the training course was building science. Little did he know, he was about to use his newfound knowledge to rectify a bad situation.
Read MoreA spray foam rig is a mobile manufacturing plant that doubles as a workstation, while being able to be pulled right up to your work site. Functioning as a base for your workers and a mobile plant for mixing spray foam, a rig can skyrocket your work efficiency if done right.
Read MoreOperating a business can be demanding and stressful, even when everything is going as planned. Unfortunately, workplace injuries happen, but they are not something you want to be unprepared for.
Read MoreUse this guide and step-by-step video to learn how to safely use a new spray foam trailer for the first time. Then, learn crucial SPF trailer best practices that could mean the difference between a long-lasting rig (and ROI on your investment) and costly errors.
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