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BASF Introduces One Stop Guide for Residential  SPF Applicators


Buxton, Maine— BASF introduced the “Residential Foam Toolkit,” a guide to the application of its residential spray polyurethane foam (SPF). The guide provides residential applicators and channel partners with a comprehensive reference tool on safety procedures, application methods, product information, codes, compliance, and sales and marketing.

Applicators spend valuable time searching for answers to questions about spray foam, according to Mike Sievers, the marketing manager for BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises. The “Residential Foam Toolkit” puts answers and information right into the hands of the applicator.

“BASF is the first manufacturer to create this level of guidance and tools for its contractors in order to ensure safe and professional applications,” Sievers said. “We are also helping our customers become more proficient and profitable when installing and selling BASF spray foam insulation materials.”

The “Residential Foam Toolkit” includes:

•    Applications - Foam and Coating Application Guidelines, Specifications, Details, Drawings, Equipment, and Training
•    Products - General Information, Technical Data Sheets, Studies, Brochures, and Collateral
•    Codes and Compliance - Building Codes, Specific Sections Related to SPF Applications, Working with Code Officials, How To Find Answers
•    Selling Process - Selling aids intended for the Homeowner, Building Contractor, Design Professional, and

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The user-friendly Toolkit is spiral-bound and heavily laminated for durable use in the field. It is accompanied by a flash drive that provides easy access and navigation to the full digital content of the Toolkit for the user.

For more information, updates, and supporting documents contact: BASF, www.basf-pfe.com