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The SPFA is composed of contractors, manufacturers, and distributors of polyurethane foam, equipment, and protective coatings as well as other services. Their members are professionals - [Proper Mechanical Sizing](https://foamrun.com/proper-mechanical-sizing/) - More Info: U.S. Dept. of Energy Technology Fact Sheet [PDF,182K] By using spray polyurethane foam in your new home, you have achieved the very best building envelope containment system available. However, this alone does not create the optimum level of energy efficiency and healthy indoor air quality for your building. Now we need to - [Types of Foam](https://foamrun.com/types-of-foam/) - More Info: Mason Knowles: Learning the Difference Between 1/2-lb and 2-lb Spray Polyurethane Foam [PDF,178K] Steve Easley: Pros and Cons of Closed and Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation [PDF,279K] Spray polyurethane foam is available in many different formulations. 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What - [Scheduling](https://foamrun.com/scheduling/) - It is important to install foam insulation at particular points in the construction process to achieve maximum sealing properties of the building envelope. FoamRun monitors the progress of the construction process so that spray foam insulation can be installed in the most effective manner. Let's take a look at the installation of spray foam insulation - [Indoor Air Quality](https://foamrun.com/indoor-air-quality/) - More Info: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Guide to Indoor Air Quality Indoor air quality has become an issue of greater importance over recent years for good reason. In the good old days of leaky and under insulated buildings, an abundance of exterior air was able to dilute whatever pollutants were in the home to - [What We Do](https://foamrun.com/what-we-do/) - FoamRun specializes in complete containment and control of the building envelope. 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