Posts Tagged "FOAM-LOK"
How Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Strengthens Commercial Structures

What’s the strongest part of a commercial building? It’s not the roof. It’s not the foundation. It’s the walls! The load-bearing walls of a commercial building structure are the strongest parts of the building, no question. They withstand the constant weight of the roof as well as lateral forces created by gravity and external forces […]
What you need to know about FOAM-LOK from Lapolla Industries

Why does R&A Contracting use FOAM-LOK Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) from Lapolla Industries? There’s no shortage of commercial roofing suppliers available today. With the easy access of online ordering from wholesale material suppliers, our R&A Contracting team could purchase from virtually anywhere in the U.S. and beyond with one click of the mouse. So, why […]
How does SPF roofing help keep my office cool?

It’s late May but that doesn’t mean the temperatures say it’s still spring. Memorial Day in St. Louis can flirt with triple digits in the mercury and office staff and business owners begin to wonder if they’ll survive the summer. Now’s the time you wish you installed a new SPF cool roofing solution last fall! SPF roof uses closed-cell […]
Why does SPF roofing require an elastomeric coating?

The U.S. demand for roofing is expected to rise in value to $27.2 billion by 2017. (SprayFoam.org) While SPF roofing accounts for only two to three percent of the total U.S. roofing demand, SPF roofing is fast becoming the most popular commercial roofing solution available today. Businesses who rely on SPF roofing often notice as much […]
SPF Insulation: 50 years of Industry-Leading Energy Efficiency

Businesses and homeowners alike have relied on spray polyurethane foam (SPF) as the industry leader in roofing material for the past fifty years. SPF was first developed and tested through Texas A&M in the 1960’s with incredible results in energy efficiency, strength, durability, and flexibility in installation. Its seamless composition is one of the many advantages to […]
Using SPF Insulation in Ditch Breakers

Pipeline construction has relied on sandbags for years to provide pipeline support and create ditch breakers. The problem with sandbags is that they’re heavy, difficult to maneuver, and prone to leaking sand over time. Sandbags also tend to scratch and wear on pipelines, causing abrasions and structural impact over time. More and more pipeline construction is […]
9 Game-Changing Benefits of SPF Insulation

The secret’s out- Spray Polyurethane Foam insulation is changing the landscape of commercial roofing! With its industry-leading durability and flexibility of closed-cell spray-on installation, SPF is the champion when it comes to cool roofing solutions. What many business owners don’t know are so many of the other benefits of using SPF insulation, not just on […]
Comparing the Pros and Cons of SPF and TPO Roofing Systems

How do you know what roof is right for your commercial or industrial building? When it comes to commercial roofing solutions, it’s important to know each of their unique benefits and differences between them. Having a quality, long-lasting roof covering your business starts with having peace of mind about what roofing solution you choose to install. Two […]
How can SPF insulation support pipeline construction?

Have you considered using spray foam insulation as pipeline pillows? When it comes to pipeline construction, support cushions, or “pillows” as they’re often called, are necessary to properly support the installed pipeline hardware. Pipeline pillows are typically flexible, but sturdy in their construction. The purpose of pipeline pillows is to create a safety barrier between the […]
Can SPF insulation be used in ditch breaks?

How can SPF insulation protect pipelines? Many pipeline construction projects require ditch breaks in their construction layout. Ditch breaks help contain soil erosion and sediment buildup. For years ditch breaks were built solely out of heavy rocks. Transporting rocks to the pipeline construction was both time- and labor-intensive. Alternative solutions started to include other material, […]