Mechanical insulation is a necessary application that offers a multitude of benefits for facilities all across North America. Reducing equipment downtime, offering condensation control, saving money, and maintaining safe temperatures are just a few advantages your mechanical systems will experience with the proper insulation. Another primary objective, which is interwoven with the mentioned benefits, is
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Mechanical systems, whilst they keep our industrial facilities and commercial businesses running, are prone to disrepair. It is in any business owner’s best interest to protect against hidden hazards to reduce mechanical downtime. In this week’s article we are going to explore the threat of condensation; where it comes from, how it causes damage, and
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Selecting the appropriate insulation can be a complex process, especially with all of the specialized terminology that comes with the territory. One of the most commonly used descriptors to determine the quality of any insulation is R-value. In this week’s article we are going to discuss what exactly that number means, why it is important
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In previous articles we’ve discussed how insulation impacts your bottom line. For this week we want to explore a little deeper and take a look at the types of mechanical systems that benefit the most from proper insulation. Pipes Depending on the exterior environment and interior contents, there are many problems that can occur
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Invented over 50 years ago, elastomeric insulation continues to be one of the most effective insulations in many different applications. In this week’s article, we are going to explore how this synthetic material works and why it’s so effective as an insulation in HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration applications. Chemical Composition Three main components are
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Firestop systems are comprised of several different elements that work together to obstruct the flow of fire, smoke, and toxic gasses. Not having a system in place is not only against the Alberta Building Code, but is putting your people and your business at an unnecessary risk. Why Firestopping is Important Your building probably
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If you stood up right now and placed your hand on the wall, how cold would it feel? Properly insulated buildings have walls close to the same temperature as the room they are bordering. If your walls are chilly, you could be missing out on some much needed insulation. For many business owners, cold walls
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Most people are at least aware of the need to fireproof or waterproof insulation. However, one of the least considered properties of insulation is UV stability. Even in the winter, Albertan facilities are exposed to a lot of sunlight. In this week’s article, we are going to discuss what it is and why it is
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Whether you run a standalone retail store or a fully-equipped industrial facility, winter is always a time of increased energy costs. In some cases, the soaring utility bills can be intimidating enough to make you consider turning down the heat and forcing your staff to double up on sweaters. Fortunately, there is an easier way
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Just as there are many commercial and industrial sectors, there are many different kinds of insulation materials. This week we are going to take a look at some of the practical applications of mineral fiber. Versatile and even life-saving, mineral fiber insulation is worth considering in a variety of different spaces. Thermal Performance Managing
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