Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA)
How spray polyurethane rescued a convention giant
By Jesse Sanchez. A shortage, a storm zone and a supersized roof challenge led to a high-stakes rethink. When the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the sixth largest in the nation, needed a roof restoration, traditional materials weren’t an option. Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic had choked ...
Project profile: Harrison Harvesting Cooler Insulation
By Emma Peterson. Nominated for an SPFA National Industry Excellence Award, this project balanced safety, precision and food-grade compliance. For the last four years, the Spray Polyeurathane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has highlighted incredible projects from around the industry through their National Industry Excellence Awards. These awards showcase the talent of ...
High stakes, high heat
By Jesse Sanchez. Spray Foam Arizona takes on a 59,000-square-foot insulation challenge at the Fina La Quinta Hotel. A project of scale, precision and sweat equity is unfolding in the desert heat. The Fina La Quinta Hotel in Phoenix is the latest commercial benchmark for Spray Foam Arizona, a family-driven ...
Project profile: University of Louisville Bettie Johnson Hall
By Emma Peterson. 200 HVAC units and counting! Learn how this team navigated unique challenges when restoring this dormitory roof. Every year the Spray Polyeurathane Foam Alliance (SPFA) hosts the National Industry Excellence Awards. These awards honor SPFA contractor members for their innovative projects from the year prior. Divided ...
Sustainability sells, spray foam delivers
By Dani Sheehan. Break into spray foam roofing with comprehensive training, tech support and product guidance from General Coatings. If you’ve seen the dazzling, dome-shaped marvel lighting up the Las Vegas skyline, then you’ve seen what’s possible when innovative construction materials meet exquisite design. While its exterior is a canvas for LED ...
How spray foam's leading alliance is raising the bar
By Jesse Sanchez. A record-breaking year and renewed focus fuel momentum for the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance. When Frank Mortl III took the helm of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) a year ago, he stepped into a leadership role with big ambitions and as of this year's SprayFoam Annual Conference, those ...
5 smart ways to stay ahead of the busy season
By Dani Sheehan. Set yourself up for success by maintaining equipment, reinforcing safety, investing in continuing education and more as you head into peak roofing season. As warmer weather approaches, your business is about to ramp up. Warmer, drier weather creates ideal conditions for spray foam projects, but it also brings challenges ...
Project profile: Webster Lake water pump station
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this four-person crew completed 8,300 square feet of roof in 10 days. A lot happened at the Spray Polyeurathane Foam Alliance (SPFA) annual convention and expo in February 2025. From riveting educational sessions to fun networking events, The Coffee Shops™ crew had a great time ...
Frank Mortl - Unlocking Success in Spray Foam - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Frank Mortl of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA). You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to CoatingsCast, the ultimate podcast dedicated to the science, art and innovation of liquid and fluid-applied ...
Project profile: MacArthur Park in Oklahoma
By Emma Peterson. Check out an award-winning project that spanned over 29,000 square feet and five different types of roofs. Every year, the Spray Polyeurathane Foam Alliance (SPFA) hosts their National Industry Excellence Awards. Presented at each SprayFoam Convention and Expo, these awards highlight and honor SPFA contractors’ innovative projects. As it ...
