As contractors from all over the country arrive in Las Vegas this week for the annual SPFA Spray Foam Convention, many will see for the first time the newest structure to grace the city’s skyline, which would not have been made possible without the innovative and versatile building material that is spray foam.
The Sphere, a music and entertainment venue just outside the Las Vegas Strip that opened in September 2023, is a marvel both inside and out. For concertgoers, the immersive visual and audio experience is unlike any other. The Sphere is not only the world’s largest spherical building in the world, but its exterior is also equipped with the world’s largest and highest-resolution LED screen. The Sphere is a masterpiece in engineering that has already left a lasting mark in just a few short months.
What may not be realized by many is the fact that The Sphere would not have been made possible without being equipped with a proper roofing system. Commercial Roofers, Inc. a 25-year-old company, was tasked with coming up with a solution to properly insulate and protect a structure of this size and magnitude. Their answer – spray foam insulation. Commercial Roofers knew that utilizing spray foam for this project would not only eliminate any material loading issues but would also reduce material waste, especially important given the national material shortage at the time of construction. Working alongside General Coating Manufacturing Corp., crews were able to successfully complete this gargantuan task.
The Sphere is just one of a countless number of spray foam jobs that have taken place in an industry that continues to grow. As noted by a study released by IBE this week, the spray foam industry is a multibillion-dollar dynamic sector of the U.S. economy which employs nearly 55,000 people across all 50 states. In Nevada, the spray foam industry is valued at $35.9 million, producing over 600 good-paying and rewarding jobs for Nevadans.
From projects ranging from The Sphere to your home, count on spray foam insulation, the proven all-in-one solution that reduces energy bills, increases resiliency, and improves home comfort.