My favorite spray gun would be the Fusion PC. It’s easier and quicker to work on. Make sure you keep your filters in it because the cartridge is very sensitive, especially the A side. I really like the AP 2 gun, too. It’s got a good trigger on it. My...
Sometimes chemical cleaning the A and B filters can leave too much residue and plug up the screen hole. My suggestion? Re-new your filter screens. You can do it with a few tricks. Try using a light amount of heat from a torch and burn out any restrictions. Once the...
What’s the best way to go when choosing a screen? While Machine and Spray Gun Screens come in 80, 60, and 40 mesh, we suggest 60 or 40 mesh screens. That way it reduces filter clogging when working with polyurethane foam and...
Flat roofs come with their own challenges — drainage, sun exposure, and the fact that a “flat” roof is rarely truly flat. Done right, a spray foam roof delivers insulation and a vapor barrier in one application. 💡 Key takeaway: For flat roofs, closed-cell roofing...
Always grease your transfer pumps before putting them into your material drum. By pre-greasing the pump, you make it much easier to swap drums and don’t risk damaging the pump when it won’t come out of the...
Long ago (maybe 45 years) my old company evolved mostly into a spray foam roofing contractor from just an insulator. Because of the iso particles and small size screens, and yes, not doing a good job of sealing the iso drums. This was always a recipe for a pile of...
If you store a spray foam product, it must be maintained at specific temperatures to maintain its optimal state (or be usable at all). As a result, you’ve likely looked into methods of temperature regulation. Chemicals stored during fluctuating ambient temperatures...
Having warm material is very important for spray foaming, however, it is easy to think a few degrees won’t make a difference. It is important for the health of your equipment and the quality of your work to wait for those few extra degrees to get you the best...
Taking time to properly train your team will prevent losses in both time and money. By investing in your employees, you are able to have them run more efficiently and spend less time fixing costly mistakes. Training doesn’t always have to take a ton of time out of...
Discussing safety and reminding your crew of the importance of PPE safety is important to minimize the risk of exposure and health issues that follow. Knowing how to properly wear PPE and the signs of exposure is everyone’s responsibility and is important to...
It may seem redundant but, when spray foaming, keep your job site ventilated and do it every single time you spray. Keeping the work area ventilated will prevent unnecessary exposure to fumes and particles that can cause damage to workers. Best practice is to be...
Liquid Transfer Pump failure is one of the leading causes of off-ratio incidence, lost production time, emergencies, and cost over-run out of the many components that make up our processing equipment. Diligent preparation is a key factor toward the successful...
When you decide to start a spray foam insulation business, you expect it to be profitable. To make your spray foam business profitable, you’ll need to ensure you’re utilizing your equipment and assets properly and are maximizing your business’s potential with the...
Material is a costly investment in any project and can easily change your profit margin if you’re not careful. Time has been a learning experience and our experts prepared the top four ways to save material and prevent waste on the job site and in...
Spray polyurethane foam is an essential component used by the manufacturing and construction industries. The key to multi-tasking, spray foam is used as insulation across a variety of applications, including walls, roofs, and ceilings, and is even used in...