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From the Field: Expertise You Can Use
Explore expert insights, technical tips, and industry updates designed to support property owners, sprayers, and contractors. Whether you're looking to optimize performance on the jobsite or understand the benefits of spray foam in your building, the Accufoam article library delivers practical knowledge backed by real-world experience.


Creative Polymer Solutions Wins Birmingham Business Journal’s Environmental Leadership Award for Second Consecutive Year
Creative Polymer Solutions (CPS), the manufacturer behind Accufoam and Rugged Coatings, is proud to announce that it has been named a recipient of the Birmingham Business Journal’s Environmental Leadership Award for the second year in a row.
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Creative Polymer Solutions Names Robert McClellan President
Creative Polymer Solutions announced the promotion of Robert McClellan to President. McClellan previously served as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer, where he played a key role in strengthening the organization’s operations, financial strategy, manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and overall business performance.
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Spray Foam and Building Envelope Compatibility: What Architects Need to Know
When designing a high-performance building envelope, every material matters. Insulation, flashing, air barriers, vapor control layers, sealants, sheathing, and water-resistive barriers all play a role in how the assembly manages air, moisture, and thermal performance. For architects, spray foam insulation can be a valuable part of that system. It can help improve air sealing, reduce thermal transfer, and support long-term building performance. However, like any building mater
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How Spray Foam Supports Energy Code Compliance in Commercial Construction
Energy codes continue to shape the future of commercial building design. For architects, today’s projects demand more than aesthetics and functionality. They must also meet increasingly rigorous standards for thermal performance, air leakage control, moisture management, and long-term efficiency.
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Navigating Building Codes: What Contractors Need to Know About Thermal and Ignition Barriers
Understanding how thermal barriers and ignition barriers fit into code requirements and, when needed, installing them correctly, is essential for protecting your work, your customers, and your business.
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Accufoam Recognized with the A.I.R. Seal of Excellence
Accufoam has been awarded the A.I.R. (Assurance, Integrity, and Reliability) Seal of Excellence by the Spray Foam Coalition.
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What Are Evaluation Reports and Why Do They Matter?
At Accufoam, we believe contractors deserve clarity, not confusion. So, let’s break it down. What Is an Evaluation Report?
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Air Sealing vs Insulating: Why Spray Foam Insulation Does Both Better
As a spray foam manufacturer, Accufoam formulates insulation systems designed to function as both an air barrier and a thermal insulator when properly installed. This dual performance is what sets spray foam insulation apart from traditional insulation methods. Read the full blog to learn more.
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Vented vs. Unvented Attics: What Homeowners Need to Know
At Accufoam, we talk with homeowners every day who want to understand the real-world differences between a traditional vented attic with fiberglass insulation and a sealed, unvented attic insulated with spray foam. In this blog, we'll discuss the differences.
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Preparing Your Spray Foam Rig for Cold Weather: Key Maintenance and Equipment Checks
As colder weather approaches, it’s important to make sure your spray foam rig is properly prepared. This piece covers a few essential maintenance steps and conditioning tips.
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Serving Beyond the Jobsite: Accufoam Day of Service 2025
On September 8th and 9th, our team joined our parent company, Signet, and fellow portfolio companies in a company-wide Day of Service.
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What is ICAA and is Membership Worth It?
Being a member of the Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA) is a testament to a company's commitment to excellence. Accufoam, a leader in the insulation industry, stands as an example of the benefits of ICAA membership.
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How to Position Spray Foam Insulation to Your Customers: A Contractor’s Guide
In the insulation business, you know the competition is fierce. Discover how you can position SPF as the smart, long-term choice every time.
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Creative Polymer Solutions Wins Birmingham Business Journal’s Environmental Leadership Award
Creative Polymer Solutions is proud to announce that it has been named the recipient of the Environmental Leadership Award.
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Fuel Your Growth with a Partner Who Gets It: How Contractors Can Grow Their Business with Accufoam
At Accufoam, we’re more than just a spray foam manufacturer—we’re a partner for spray foam contractors across the country.
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Professional Spray Foam vs. DIY Kits: What Homeowners Need to Know
While spray foam insulation might seem like another DIY weekend task, what you don’t know can cost you more time and money than expected.
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Creative Polymer Solutions Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama
Creative Polymer Solutions, the creator of Accufoam and Rugged Coatings, proudly announces the grand opening of its new headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Expanding Your Service Offering with Winter-Specific Spray Foam Applications
We understand that the winter season can pose unique challenges for contractors; however, it also presents a tremendous opportunity to expand your services.
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Preparing Your Spray Foam Rig and Equipment for the Cold Weather Season
As the colder months approach, it’s essential for contractors to ensure that their equipment is ready for the challenges winter brings. See our advice.
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Creative Polymer Solutions Partners with Habitat for Humanity for a Day of Service
We recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity to volunteer our time and skills to help build a home for a family in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Understanding the GREENGUARD Gold Certification: What It Means for Contractors and Property Owners Using Accufoam
What exactly is a GREENGUARD Gold certification, and why should contractors and property owners care? Read to learn more.
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Creative Polymer Solutions Named an Emerging Leader in Manufacturing
This Birmingham-based manufacturer is growing rapidly. Creative Polymer Solutions manufactures spray foam insulation (SPF) and is one of only 14 SPF manufacturers in the country.
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How Spray Foam Insulation Contributes to a Healthier Home Environment
With Accufoam's low-VOC emitting, GREENGUARD Gold-certified spray foam insulation, homeowners can benefit not only from superior energy performance but also from a significant improvement in indoor air quality.
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Beat the Heat: Essential Tips for Staying Cool and Safe on Job Sites
We understand the challenges that hot weather brings, so we've compiled a list of practical tips to help your crew beat the heat.
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