Michael R. Belleau, December 5, 1957 - March 2, 2010

It is with great sorrow I, Mike's ghost writer and assistant, share the following news. Tuesday evening last week we lost a great person and a great mind. Peace be with those most affected by this loss.

Mike's Obituary: (Click on the link to sign the Guestbook.)

"Salem…..

Michael R. Belleau, age 52, husband of Wanda (Phillips) Belleau, with whom he shared 26 wonderful, loving years, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in New Bedford MA shortly after finishing his workday.

Born in Salem the son of Mary Jane (Davis) (Belleau) Blais of Salem and the late Jean Paul Belleau, he was the step son of the late Armand Blais. Michael was raised and educated in Salem attending St. James Grammar School and graduating from Salem High School in the Class of 1976. During his teens and twenties, he enjoyed competitive motorcross racing and customizing vans. He competed in the World of Wheels show in Boston having been honored with First Place. An innovative thinker and inventor, Mr. Belleau held five U.S. Patents, most notably for his Spray Foam StuccoWall system. Recently he and his son Dylan showcased his Stucco Wall Motor Home or "Motorcastle" as he loving referred to it from Salem to Florida and back to demonstrate his technology. During the trip they enjoyed wonderful father son time while Dylan served as the trip mechanic making necessary repairs.

Michael was always well known for his comedic personality and great wit. He loved to make people laugh and smile, even in the worst moments. Generous to a fault, he was always upbeat, saw the silver lining in every cloud and was loved by all, he will be greatly missed. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by two children Kristyn and Dylan Belleau both of Salem, his two brothers David Belleau and his wife Doreen of Peabody, Richard Blais and his wife Meghan of Salem, two sisters Sandra McMahon and her husband Michael of Salem, Donna Michaud of Beverly, a sister in law Anita Belleau of St. Mary’s, PA and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brothers Robert Blais and Paul Belleau, his father Jean Paul Belleau, and his stepfather Armand Blais.

His funeral will be held on Monday March 8, 2010 at 9:45 A.M. from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., (cor of North ST) Salem to be followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 A. M. in St Pius V Church, 215 Maple St., Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.at the Murphy's Funeral Home, 85 Federal Street, Salem. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Michael R. Belleau Scholarship Fund, c/o Salem 5, 210 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970 (or at any branch location. For online guest book or additional information please call 978 744 0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com. "

You can also read a personal letter from Doug Commette of SprayFoam.com which is below the obituary on their website, click the aforementioned link to read. It is a very thoughtful letter. Thank you Doug for your kind thoughts.

Obituary originally posted on www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.

Peace be with you,

Virginia Berry

Spray Foam Stucco Motorhome Makes Front Page of SprayFoam.com!

Check out the article on the Masterbond-SP wall system and Spray Foam Stucco Motorhome published today on the front page of www.SprayFoam.com For a direct link to the article click here.

"Masterbond-SP Offers Unique Spray Foam Product For Use On Buildings’ Exteriors
Foam is covered in stucco, creating a moisture controlling, seamless insulation

Unlike most spray foam products which are applied to a building’s interior, Masterbond-SP, Inc. offers a unique product that is applied to the exterior of a building, planed flat and then covered in stucco. As the only company in the industry with the patented technology to do this, Masterbond has a distinctive competitive advantage. The company insists that this application is just as effective and durable as standard spray foam and has rigorously tested their product to ensure it meets the highest quality standards. In fact, the company’s owner, Michael Belleau, is so confident in the product that he used this method to insulate a motor home and then drove it 3,000 miles from Salem, MA to Orlando, FL and back without a crack!

While the Masterbond motor home is a novel way to demonstrate the effectiveness and durability of the wall system, the real value of the product can be seen in its residential and commercial applications. Belleau explains that “the residential housing market is our main market, especially customers looking to reinsulate existing homes without ripping out their walls. Masterbond is the ultimate solution for brick and concrete restoration. It literally glues crumbling structures back together and gives them a stunning finish.”

He describes the application process, “The Masterbond-SP wall system is applied to a clean, dry wall surface. The wall surface is prepped and exterior grade closed cell spray foam insulation is sprayed directly onto the existing exterior surface of the building. Foam is sprayed to 1.5" or more, depending on the desired application. The spray foam is then flattened with the patented Masterbond-SP Vac-Plane Tool which gives a perfectly flat result with minimal effort and clean up. It has an attached vacuum which cleans up foam chips as you work. The flattened foam surface is then covered with a base coat and structural mesh. Once this is dried and sculpted where needed, stucco is applied. Culture stone, brick facing and siding can also be applied to this system to allow for a wide variety of aesthetics and finish options.”

This process creates a “moisture controlling, seamless exterior insulation finish”. Belleau says, “Customer satisfaction is extremely high as this system gives 50% savings in energy costs, is energy efficient (green), aesthetically appealing and easy to apply to the exterior of buildings year round without disturbing inhabitants. It is the best solution for customers with existing homes or commercial buildings looking to improve their insulation and energy costs without disturbing their daily lives.”

He details some of the product’s additional benefits, “The Masterbond-SP wall system eliminates the drainage plan required in traditional EIFS systems. This, in effect, completely eliminates moisture and mold issues. Our patented system of application, surface preparation and flattening allows spray polyurethane foam to be applied directly to the exterior surface of any structure which results in an effective R-value of R-6.8 to R-21 depending on application, significantly greater than interior applications of SPF. The Masterbond-SP wall system is especially effective in harsh coastal environments where moisture control is essential as is a system that can withstand high winds and storms.”

Looking ahead, Belleau explains, “In 2010, Masterbond-SP plans to license at least one applicator in each state. We are seeking out people across various trades looking to grow their business and profits. This is a cost effective solution for failing EIFS systems. It provides two times the R-value of alternative systems and is a product that people in various fields can install. If you currently work in virtually any craftsman trade, we can train you to apply the Masterbond-SP wall system, diversifying your existing skills and business and making it more profitable. We are going to create green jobs!”"

Article copyright SprayFoam.com published 3/3/10

In 2010 Masterbond-SP Will Have at Least 1 Applicator in Each State

February is coming to an end and I am still on track to accomplish my goal of signing up one applicator in each state by the end of 2010!

I met a lot of great people at the spray foam trade show in Orlando last week. Many people expressed interest in becoming licensed Masterbond-SP applicators. I'm having converstations with them as we speak. Still more people have found Masterbond-SP through Google searches and by watching our YouTube videos.

Are you involved in the spray foam, insulation, stucco, plaster industries or other manual trades?

I can train you to do the Masterbond-SP wall system on the exterior of buildings.

Spray Foam applicators: The Masterbond-SP wall system allows you to use your existing equipment in additional ways. You can significantly increase your profits while offering your customers 2x the R value than spray between the studs insulation. This also opens an entirely new market to you: customers with existing homes or buildings that don't want to open up the walls. You can apply the Masterbond-SP wall system to the outside of their buildings without disturbing the inhabitants inside.

Insulators: Diversify your insulation options. As with spray foam insulators, you can use my system on the outside of buildings without disturbing occupants.

Stucco applicators: There are a few ways Masterbond-SP can work for you. You don't even need to invest in a spray foam machine to get started, you can actually make a Masterbond-SP applicator license work by subcontracting the spray foam to an approved spray foam applicator. Within a year you'll have made enough profit that you can buy a machine cash down. Or, you can invest in a license and a spray foam machine right away and I can train you how to do the whole Masterbond-SP system start to finish.

Plasterers: If you can use a trowel I can train you how to do the Masterbond-SP wall system. As with stucco applicators, there are a few ways you can use your Masterbond-SP applicator license.

Manual trade workers: If you are able to do hard work, are detail oriented and a craftsman, I can train you to do all aspects of the Masterbond-SP wall system. If you are looking to get into a profitable, energy saving, green trade, becoming a Masterbond-SP Licensed Applicator is the solution for you.

Now is the time to get on board the Spray Foam Stucco Motorhome. Contact me today to find out more about becoming a Licensed Masterbond-SP Applicator. masterbondspinc@gmail.com

Down and Back with No Cracks!

We made it back to Salem, 3000 or so miles round trip with no cracks to report on the spray foam stucco finished exterior. My patented Masterbond-SP wall system has passed the road trials!

The only trouble I had with the motor home was a leveler pump on the front end broke off due to the pothole laden roads just north of NYC on the way home and was dragging for a few miles before I noticed it. Luckily we caught it in time and strapped it onto the front bumper. Getting that welded back on this week. These roads were so bad they broke a heavy metal piece lose from its weld, my wall system is so strong it withstood this abuse for 3000 miles with no cracks in sight.

We arrived in Florida last week to find out that Masterbond-SP Inc had not only won first place in the Commercial Wall category, as noted in the previous entry, but also received honorable mention in the residential wall category for a house I did right on the harsh coast of Maine, in the winter. It was actually done to exactly match a sister house I'd done a few years prior. The house to the left is the sister house. We did the outside of the second, beach front house in the dead of winter inside of a heated shrink wrap enclosure!
This house is right on the beach. The Masterbond-SP wall system is extremely well suited for beach front properties as it withstands the harsh conditions and offers superior moisture control.
The finished houses look identical!

Masterbond-SP, Inc.: Winner of SPFA Award for Best Commercial Wall Foam

It's a good thing we were able to drive the spray foam stucco motor castle to Orlando, I won the SPFA (Spray Polyurethene Foam Alliance) National Industry Award of Excellence for Best Commercial Wall Foam. The project that I won the award for was the Hartford, VT High School.

As well all know, VT is extremely cold in the winter and the sun bakes in the summer. The school had very thin outer walls and little to no insulation. They needed a cost effective solution that looked good; my wall system was the perfect solution.
HHS before with the thin walls and unknown insulation.

HHS in progress. You can see sprayed on foam, planned foam and the original walls.

HHS finished with the Masterbond-SP exterior spray foam and stucco wall system.

We Arrived Safely in Orlando with NO CRACKS!

That's right, I knew all of the nay sayers didn't know my system as well as I do. When I was working on the spray foam stucco motor castle, the biggest doubt in most people's mind was if the Masterbond-SP wall system would stay put on the road with the body of the motorhome constantly shifting and twisting. I would like to officially report that we made the 1320 mile trek from Salem, MA to Orlando, FL on pot hole ridden winter roads and there are no cracks to be seen! Now that's an effective system!

Proof we made it to Florida, there are palm trees lining the highway.

Look ma, no cracks!

Parked outside of the trade show. Had to wait for the crowds to clear so we could take this picture.

We're on The Road to The Spray Foam Show!

Have you seen the World's First Spray Foam Stucco Motor Castle? Send us an e-mail with your siting story masterbondspinc[at]gmail[dot]com and we'll share your story here.

My son and I are headed down the east coast of the USA from Salem, MA to Orlando, FL. We left yesterday afternoon and have made it to Philadelphia so far. These are a few pictures my son took from the road.

Me driving in New York off the Washington bridge.