Spray foam insulation has become a larger part of building envelope conversations over the last decade, but the discussion around open-cell versus closed-cell foam is still often oversimplified.
Moisture failures in cold climates rarely start with the materials themselves. Foam and fiberglass can fail, but in practice the bigger issue is how the building operates as a system.
JM QuickFoam adhesive is engineered for broad compatibility, working effectively with all major spray rigs
November 26, 2025
Johns Manville announced the launch of JM QuickFoam Adhesive, a two-part, low-rise polyurethane foam adhesive for attaching fleece-backed single ply membranes to insulation boards, insulation boards to each other, or direct to the deck.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has updated a specification describing the use of aerosol foams developed specifically for application with fenestration products.
Located at Huntsman’s world scale polyurethane production site in Geismar, Louisiana, the Reliability Excellence Center is a 22,000-square-foot structural steel building which is home to the company’s maintenance, reliability and operational excellence teams.
Mule-Hide Products Co. has introduced the next generation of its Helix Max Low-Rise Adhesive – Dual Tank. The two-component, construction-grade polyurethane foam roofing adhesive, packaged in two-tank sets, now features a hydrofluoroolefin blowing agent, making it significantly better for the environment while also enhancing its performance.
Huntsman Building Solutions announced the launch of its new and improved Pour-in-Place Foams. The family of foam solutions have recently been reformulated with an HFO-based technology that renders performance benefits, as well as dramatically minimizes impacts to the Earth.
Leading spray foam insulation manufacturer, Icynene, introduced new four hour re-occupancy allowances for homeowners and trades in the United States for two of its high-performance spray foam innovations—light-density open cell Icynene Classic Max and medium-density closed cell Icynene ProSeal.