Inventor unbowed by truck theft

"Belleau's box truck was stolen on Saturday by a man police said was drunk. The thief smashed into six parked cars and damaged Belleau's equipment that was inside the truck.
Mark Lorenz / Staff Photographer"

I'm in the news! This time about my invention, and less about the truck theft. They even got some great pictures of the full length of the motorhome.

"Inventor unbowed by truck theft

By Bruno Matarazzo Jr.
Staff Writer


SALEM — When a drunken New Hampshire man allegedly stole Michael Belleau's box truck and crashed into six parked cars and a tree Saturday night, his vehicle wasn't the only thing damaged.

Belleau, an inventor and self-proclaimed "maverick" in the spray foam industry, had his livelihood damaged, as well. Damaged, but not broken.

His equipment, valued at more than $25,000, was damaged in the crashes on Hazel Street, just down the street from Belleau's home.

"It couldn't have come at a worse time," Belleau said. "I'm trying to demonstrate to the foam industry how sharp and durable my system is so I can get the big guys to step up."

Belleau said he was home when police said Joshua Boulay, 24, of Tamworth, N.H., stole the truck while drunk. Police said he also threatened another man while rummaging through his truck.

Boulay was arrested and faces 18 charges, including drunken driving and receiving a stolen vehicle.

A judge denied Boulay bail at his arraignment on Monday, and he'll be in Salem District Court tomorrow for a dangerousness hearing.

Belleau said he didn't hear his truck start up on Saturday and that he's not one to lock his vehicle's doors.

Belleau is not letting the theft of his truck and his equipment's destruction stop him from his dream.

He still plans to drive his mobile home, which he dubs "The Mobile Castle," down to Orlando, Fla., this weekend for the 2010 Spray Foam Conference. The outside of his mobile home is sprayed with the foam using his patented "planers" that give the walls the stucco finish.

Belleau is nominated for an award at the conference.

"I don't want to sound cocky," he said, "but I'm going to win the award because no one else can do what I do."

He's been in the business for 32 years and got his start when he was 22 years old in Newfoundland, spraying foam to insulate fish holds on fishing boats.

While there, he developed handheld spray foam to be used in the building industry, as well. He later invented a handheld "planer" that allows him to spray the foam on walls. He got a patent for his invention and is now looking to license it through his company, Masterbond-SP.

While his foam-making equipment was damaged, his rotary planers were in his "mobile castle," which went untouched.

Belleau is waiting to hear from his insurance company about the loss. Regardless, he's trying to be optimistic.

"It's all about moving forward and being positive (about) anything that happens," he said. "

"This mobile home owned by Mike Belleau is coated with spray foam, applied to the outside like stucco on a house. Belleau holds the patent to use spray foam in this manner.
Mark Lorenz / Staff Photographer"

Copyright Salem News. Article published 2/11/10 and can be read online at: http://www.salemnews.com/archivesearch/local_story_042001106.html

Prepping the Exterior for Spray Foam

Now that the inside is nearly finished (final paint job, laminate flooring and carpeted ceilings is all that remains for the most part), it is time to prepare the exterior of the motor home for the application of exterior spray foam and stucco.

I'm going to use my patented Masterbond SP wall system. This system of exterior spray foam is extremely energy efficient. Basically, you are wrapping the building in foam creating a seamless barrier to moisture and the elements. Masterbond SP is super adhesive and can be applied to almost any dry sound surface - wood, metal, cement, brick etc. For more detailed information on the Masterbond SP wall system and my patents, visit my website www.sprayfoamstucco.com

Here is a video detailing the Masterbond SP Exterior Spray Foam and Stucco Wall System Process:

(Also available on YouTube.com )

I've begun the preparations on the exterior of my motor home. This includes scuffing the surface to make it rougher and easier to adhere the spray foam to. This is the same principal used when applying paint or varnish to wood; it simply makes it stick better.

I've also removed and blocked off a door and window as you can see. All remaining windows and doors will be treated with dams to hold the foam back. This is going to be a very energy efficient, warm or cool motor castle!

A Throne Room Fit for the King!

The World's First Stucco Motorhome Tweets!

I've just joined Twitter! Follow me there to hear about when I update my blog and my latest progress report @Masterbondspinc

If you are involved in spray foam insulation, stucco, LEED projects etc. please send me a direct message as I am interested in following you on Twitter!

Gleaming Counter Top

No castle is complete without counter tops so shiny you could shave in them.

My solution to keep the cost and weight down was to cut square granite tiles to measure to cover the counter.

Plywood base.

Cement board layer so the tiles adhere better.

The castle's granite counter!

How it will look assembled with the stove top and sink in place.

While we are on the subject of the kitchen, I've just installed the collabsible table. Here is a peek at that:

Why a Stucco Motor Home?

I know, you are thinking I'm crazy. I get that reaction pretty much every time I tell someone about my idea; The World's First Stucco Motor Home!

I am sure you are asking, "Why on earth would he cover a motor home in stucco?!!?", well, grab yourself a cup of coffee and let me tell you about my inspiration and vision.

I have several U.S. Patents on a spray foam and stucco wall system and proprietary tools to use with this system, the Masterbond™ Wall system. It involves planing flat closed cell spray foam insulation and applying surface materials on the exterior of a structure, ranging from stucco to culture stone, siding and metal. I think the world's first stucco motor home will be the marketing push that will demonstrate the magic of close cell spray foam and will open the market up to virtually every person to upgrade to this super energy efficient product, without going inside and disrupting the interior occupants.

The Masterbond™ wall system will cut any building's heat loss by 50% or more and give buildings with masonry structures unequaled efficiency because of the Positive Thermal Mass (P.T.M.). PTM is when the thermal mass works in the performance of storing heat and cold for the building. Negative thermal mass is when heat and cool are sucked from the building because it is not protected by insulation, not to mention deterioration on a structure because it's exposed to thermal shocks. It's that simple. All this value and it looks visually spectacular for a life time. Last, but most important, it can and will create new jobs by the thousands!!

How good is that? It's planed and simple. The motor home is only a tool, but, if you want yours done, it's going to cost you --$$!! But hey, wait a minute, I just realized as I'm writing this, my Masterbond™ wall system would be great to upgrade a stationary mobile home or trailer home! If you are looking for an estimate on a project, please e-mail me.

My Crazy Idea

Everyday my mind is swimming with ideas. I wake up at 4 AM most days because the gears already start turning and I have to sit down to sift through my thoughts.

One foggy day...ok just kidding...one day, I had this brilliant idea to buy an old motorhome, gut it, spray it with foam and cover the outside in stucco using my patented Masterbond™ wall system.

I present you *drumroll* the birth of THE WORLD'S FIRST STUCCO MOTOR CASTLE! I'm going to remodel a 1979 Dodge Titan 35 Ft. motorhome and am going to cover it in Stucco! This motorhome was made by the Champion home builders.