General Coatings Manufacturing Corp.

By Cass Jacoby. The history of Polycoat is the story of Laxmi “Lax” C. Gupta’s passion for polymer chemistry and his core values. Read on to learn how great chemistry, great manufacturing, great people and great relationships have built Polycoat Products and its other companies to where they are today. ...

Agenda Announced for SprayFoam 2023 Convention & Expo

November 14, 2022 at 12:08 p.m.

By Spray Polyurethane Foam Association (SPFA). Annual building industry returns to Daytona Beach, Florida February 12 through 15. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has released the agenda for the upcoming SprayFoam 2023 Convention & Expo, which returns to Daytona Beach, Florida for four full days February 12 through 15, ...

The Life Cycle Costs of SPF Roofing Systems Compared to Membrane Roofing Systems

November 3, 2022 at 2:33 p.m.

By Mason Knowles. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems have been marketed for years primarily on their documented energy saving characteristics. As a result, much of the SPF roofing market has focused on property owners or institutions that pay their own energy bills. But what about property that is leased or rented, ...

Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) Elects, Introduces New Board of Directors

July 17, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

Board to serve for two years and includes leaders in spray foam contracting, manufacturing and related services. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), the educational and technical voice of the spray polyurethane foam industry, today announced its newly elected Board of Directors for 2022 to 2024. Encompassing industry leaders from both ...

How to Communicate With HOAs

July 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Why offering new roofing solutions, such as spray foam, can improve your experience with HOAs during roofing jobs. Roofing contractors face many challenges when working with homeowners' associations, also known as HOAs. Miscommunication and disagreements with the board can make for a frustrating experience ...

Spray Foam and Coatings Revive Roofs of Eichler Homes

June 5, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards. Mid-century modern style homes are ideal candidates for this energy-efficient roofing system. If you’re in California, you’ve probably heard of an Eichler home. Joseph Eichler was a 20th century real estate developer known for his Mid-century modern style tract houses in California, most notably in the ...

What to Consider When Choosing a New Roof – Part 1

April 20, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. When deciding which materials your new roof will be made of, curb appeal isn’t the only thing to take into consideration. Installing a new roof for your home doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as it seems. While roofs are quite complicated, the process of a roofing ...

Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance Introduces Winners of the 16th Annual SPFA National Industry Excellence Awards

March 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Winners highlight year’s best spray polyurethane foam insulation, roofing and specialty applications as well as coatings projects. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), the educational and technical resource to the spray polyurethane foam (SPF) industry, today announced the winners of the 16th Annual SPFA National Industry Excellence Awards. Sponsored by ...

Will Lorenz - Driving HOA Business in 2022

February 28, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Join Heidi as she speaks with Will Lorenz about how to approach the HOA market with progressive solutions for shortages and cost savings. In Season 4, Episode 9 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Will Lorenz, CEO of General Coatings. The two ...