cfiFOAM Continues Silver Membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program
October 2024

he Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that cfiFOAM will retain its Silver membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.

cfiFOAM Enters Silver Tier of Masonry Alliance Program
July 2023

cfiFOAM, a supplier of foam insulation products and equipment, has entered the Silver Tier in the Masonry Alliance Program. As part of this commitment, cfiFOAM becomes one of just 70 companies to receive unparalleled access to the $33 billion masonry

Water in the Walls
August 2016

When a discussion begins regarding cavity wall drainage, flashing or adhered veneer drainage, most of the time it begins with the saying, “Masonry leaks.”

False fire-related claims can undermine public confidence in building codes and masonry designs
May 2016

False marketing claims that negate fire safety have the potential to destroy the public’s trust in both masonry construction and building codes.

A new face for senior housing
April 2016

The team designing and development the Kilpatrick Renaissance conceptualized, analyzed and streamlined the design and building processes, negating any challenges that occurred.

Flash Trac Flashing System
November 2015

The Flash Trac Flashing System is an answer to many of the headaches that may come with installing masonry veneer to exterior walls with spray-foam insulation.

Long-term energy savings through cavity wall systems
February 2015

Mason contractors can experience long-term energy savings through cavity wall systems.

The bricks and mortar for maximizing building envelope performance
August 2014

Having a broad scope mason contractor covering cavity wall and exterior cladding on a project is a growing preference for general contractors.

Five industry leaders align to create complete masonry cavity wall system
July 2014

Five of the most recognized and trusted companies in the construction industry have aligned to create the industry's best complete masonry cavity wall system.

BASF’s Neopor meets key industry requirements for rigid thermal insulation
April 2014

BASF announced that the Neopor® 5300 insulation material has met ASTM C578 Type I, II, VII and IX requirements for Rigid Thermal Insulation.

Understanding the insulation used in the Ultra Air Barrier Wall System
December 2012

With the Ultra Air Barrier Wall System, masonry contractors now have a system that can be easily installed and keeps more of the contract under the mason’s control.

The Ultra Air Barrier Wall System: Your best bet for a better wall
June 2012

Designed with the masonry contractor in mind and easy to install, the Ultra Air Barrier Wall System deals a winning hand to contractors.

Know your CMU foam insulation
December 2011

For more than 30 years, concrete blocks have been insulated by filling the cores with foam-in-place insulation.

InsulBloc gains ICC approval
December 2011

A new ICC Evaluation Service report gives approval for SPF insulations, based on 2012 building codes, to InsulStar and InsulBloc closed-cell spray foam insulations.

Green Building: The Changing Face of Masonry
March 2011

Innovative, new products have been designed to enhance the traditional beauty and durability of masonry, while creating sustainable solutions for the building professional.

New Masonry Block Systems
May 2009

New masonry products and techniques provide the same classic look in less time and new opportunities for masonry contractors.