Entering the spray foam industry is both an exciting and strategic decision. Selecting the right equipment for your spray foam rig significantly impacts the quality of work, operational efficiency, and team safety. From proportioners to spray guns, every component plays a crucial role in ensuring successful insulation projects. This guide provides essential insights to help you make informed choices and elevate your spray foam insulation business.

Mineral wool is a highly durable and effective insulating material. It can be used for many applications but is most commonly used in mechanical applications. If you are considering mineral wool insulation for your next project, you've come to the right place. This guide covers everything you need to know about this type of insulation, including its primary uses, key benefits, and which form best suits your specific needs.

Insulation is crucial to most modern builds, but installing it can be tricky. Even technicians with years of experience can make mistakes. They might use the wrong type of insulation or overlook an important environmental threat. The effects of these insulation mistakes can range from reduced efficiency to significant safety concerns.

Metal buildings are unique in the way they are insulated. Unlike conventional commercial construction, a typical metal building insulation application includes an exposed vapor retarder which faces toward the interior of the building, plus an insulation material and system accessories. Metal building insulation comes in a variety of material types; from fiberglass and mineral wool to rigid foam board and insulated metal panels, there are many insulation options for metal buildings today. Several factors should be considered when deciding which insulation material is best for a project, including end-use of the building, energy code requirements, and project budget.

Metal buildings are unique in the way they are insulated. Unlike conventional commercial construction, a typical metal building insulation application includes an exposed vapor retarder which faces toward the interior of the building, plus an insulation material and system accessories. Metal building insulation comes in a variety of material types; from fiberglass and mineral wool to rigid foam board and insulated metal panels, there are many insulation options for metal buildings today. Several factors should be considered when deciding which insulation material is best for a project, including end-use of the building, energy code requirements, and project budget.

Soundproof insulation can be a powerful resource for reducing sound, but the term "soundproof" may not mean exactly what you think. When evaluating how effective an acoustic solution is, you'll need to know what to expect from soundproofing and whether sound mitigation or sound control products might make more sense for you.

Once the desire for spray foam has been established, the next question many are faced with is often, "what is the difference between closed cell and open cell spray foam?" With such a wide variety of insulation materials available on the market, understanding the differences between open cell and closed cell spray foam is essential for homeowners and contractors looking to achieve ideal project results.

Metal buildings are a popular choice for a variety of low-rise commercial and industrial applications; they are durable and relatively inexpensive to construct; they offer design flexibility and versatility; and steel is inherently fire-resistant. However, any structure can experience a fire, which means it’s critical that contractors use building materials that contain certified fire safety properties. A specific building material – insulation – takes center stage in the discussion about fire safety and metal buildings, as it is a major element of the building envelope and can either ignite or help stop the spread of a fire. Keep reading for a breakdown of the important fire safety factors to consider when choosing metal building insulation.  

Proper use of PPE can mitigate these risks and allow insulation work to be done safely. This blog will discuss the top three PPE equipment items for insulation work: gloves, eye protection, and respirators, as well as tips for donning and doffing PPE.

It isn’t often that we post a blog that features an individual, but at SPI, we are a family, and as such we feel the loss of a family member very deeply. It’s only fitting, then, that this week’s blog is dedicated to the life and legacy of our brother, friend, and mentor: Mike Feehery.

In February 2021, three winter storms hit the state of Texas from the 10th to the 20th. They caused widespread severe weather and some of the lowest temperatures seen in the state. These storms did a great deal of damage, becoming known as the worst energy infrastructure failure in the history of the state and leading to water, food, and heat shortages. On the one-year anniversary of these historic storms, let’s look at how they were able to cause such damage and what measures could have been taken to prevent it.

When it comes to pipe insulation, we often think of rigid facings and calcium silicate elbows, but Thermaxx does things a little differently. A recent addition to the SPI family of companies, Thermaxx are experts in removable blanket insulation solutions for complex piping systems.

When we sat down and really looked at our website and digital presence, we realized that we had a lot of work to do. As a leader in the fabrication and insulation industries, SPI recognized that our website was not in line with that distinction, and we have been working hard to redesign it. As we began this process, we focused on user experience – what was missing from the current site? What parts of it were too filled with jargon to easily understand? What could we do to make it more navigable?