This week I want to talk about a misconception that some homeowners have of spray foam insulation.
Have you ever heard
“WOW, that’s cool. What is this stuff? I’ve never seen it; it must be new.”
Obviously, based on last week’s observations of the massive shift in the insulation industry, by manufacturers and contractors, it comes as no surprise to you and me that, no, spray foam is not new.
We know that manufacturers are constantly developing new formulations, to offer the market more competitive, higher quality products, but spray foam insulation overall is not new.
Actually, modern SPF dates back to the ‘30s, when a German scientist, Dr. Otto Bayer, discovered and received a patent for the fundamental chemical reaction that is the foundation for polyurethane. In the ‘60s, polyurethane foam was commercially available and could be found in appliances, furniture and automobiles.
All the spray foam industry has done is taken what was traditionally an in-plant application and moved all of the equipment into a spray foam rig so we can roll out to a jobsite and create an insulated “cooler” out of your customer’s buildings on-site.
This mobility, and on-site manufacturing flexibility, has helped the foam industry expand from a small niche market, that was focused on the custom residential industry to including a variety of applications, including:
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Residential Retrofits
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Production Builders
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Light Commercial
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Large Commercial
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Industrial, and more
Keep in mind that each of these applications requires a different skill set and that your best custom residential spray crew may not be cut out for commercial work or roofing foam.
That’s all for now, stay tuned next week as we continue to explore the interesting world of spray foam insulation.
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