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Spray Foam in the Real World, Unfiltered Conversations with the IDI Tech team

Join four of the industry's most seasoned veterans as they swap "war stories" from the field and reveal the critical maintenance habits that separate profitable contractors from the rest. On this episode of the R-Value Podcast, IDI expert Ken Allison interviews IDI's Senior Spray Foam Technicians:…

The Spray Foam Liability Trap: Why You Need More Than a Handshake

Protect your insulation business from liability and ensure you get paid for every job with expert legal strategies designed specifically for contractors. Learn why a handshake isn't enough and how a proper contract can save you from expensive litigation. On this episode of the R-Value Podcast, IDI…

A Special Preview of the 2026 National Home Performance Conference

The National Home Performance Conference is the largest gathering of building science professionals and high performance contractors in the country. In this episode of The High Performance Edge, host Peter Troast shares a preview of this year’s event, which will be held April 13-16 in Columbus, Ohi…

Contractor Series: Wisdom from A Spray Foam Pioneer

Discover the hard-earned wisdom of a 27-year insulation veteran who transitioned from a one-man operation to managing a massive Houston-based team. Carlos Bales shares why profitability in spray foam requires more than just pulling a trigger—it demands business savvy, strict maintenance, and a comm…

Building the Future: Brady Gauthreaux on Builders, HVAC, and Home Performance

Ever wonder what happens when an HVAC contractor realizes that heating and cooling systems are only as good as the building envelope itself? Discover how bridging the gap between HVAC and building performance can transform a standard trade business into a market-leading enterprise. On this episode…

Permanent Load Reduction and the Path to High-Margin Envelope Services with Ken Allison

Permanent load reduction, the practice of fixing a home's envelope first to reduce the load before sizing equipment, is gaining traction in high performance contracting. The building science behind it is well understood. The business case gets far less attention. In this episode, Peter Troast talks…

Spray Foam Contractors: Don't Lose to an Expert Witness

Protecting your spray foam contracting business from costly lawsuits requires more than just installing a quality product; it takes meticulous documentation and a solid understanding of building science. Learn how proper jobsite practices, chemical conditioning, and ventilation can protect your ope…

Confessions Of A Spray Foam Rig Expert with Jay Hutchek

Before investing in a spray foam rig, cutting corners on power, trailer capacity, or layout can cost thousands in unexpected downtime and repairs. Discover what truly makes a mobile setup reliable and built to endure heavy industrial field use. On this episode of the R-Value Podcast, IDI expert Ke…

EP285 You Can't Control a System That's Open - Ken Allison on HVAC and the Building Envelope (August 2026)

Quotes from the episode: "I don't need the house to breathe. I need the people to." "You can't control a system that's open." "I would just go make them comfortable. And let them know the added benefit is that they're going to spend less on energy." What happens when an HVAC con…

Where Did All The Money Go? Disappearing Margins in Spray Foam Insulation. Profitability in SPF – Knowing Your Numbers with Robert Naini

Are you running a busy spray foam business but still wondering where your hard-earned profits went at the end of the year? Discover how shifting from reactive firefighting to high-value strategic decision-making can transform your bottom line. On this episode of the R-Value Podcast, IDI expert Ken…