Southern Alberta is home to bright, blue prairie skies in the summer alongside bitterly cold snowstorms in the winter. No commercial building here can live with a run-down HVAC system. Temperature control is paramount, but what do you do when your heating and cooling systems are looking a little run down? Before you start shopping
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The fluffy, pink appearance of fiberglass insulation is a common sight in building envelopes all across the province. Its inexpensive nature makes it accessible for all business owners, while still being incredibly effective. Getting the most out of this cotton candy material does require a small amount of upkeep, but the long-term benefits are more
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Aside from simply abiding by the National Building Code and all other applicable standards, business owners should invest in finding the right insulation material to improve employee and guest comfort, reduce energy consumption, and increase their profit margins. When you crunch the numbers, it’s clear that insulation will save much more than it will ever
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In Alberta, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, schools, healthcare facilities and more all rely on HVAC to keep their occupants comfortable and healthy even in the most extreme weather conditions. Due to this, heating and cooling can make up a large chunk of a building’s monthly utility bills. The more energy is lost in the process,
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As a full-service insulation contractor in Calgary, Alberta, we have worked on a wide variety of facilities with diverse needs. Each comes with its own set of considerations and challenges we must meet and exceed in the name of temperature control, personnel safety, condensation reduction, and equipment protection. One particularly unique type of facility we
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Commercial and industrial buildings face a unique challenge in that they must support the health and comfort of multiple people while still carrying out the necessary processes to keep their business running smoothly. HVAC systems are specifically designed to meet this end. Properly installed insulation works to support these systems as well as improve indoor
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While they can appear inconsequential to the untrained eye, mastics, coatings, and sealants are all part and parcel of an efficient insulation system. Without them, the lifespan and efficacy of your insulation materials can be greatly reduced. Think of it like skipping the caulking on your shower renovation. You may think you’ve saved a couple
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Cryogenics and low-temperature refrigeration have taken the world by storm in recent years. Produce is commonly sprayed with liquid nitrogen to preserve foods without threat to human consumption. Gases, like natural gas, can be frozen into a compact liquid state and transported efficiently. Cryogenic liquids are used in diagnostic imaging like MRIs. Even the International
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Fiberglass is one of the most common insulation materials in homes, businesses, and industrial facilities all across Canada. This ubiquitous material is relatively inexpensive while significantly limiting thermal transfer between surfaces. That being said, fiberglass can cause serious irritation if not handled properly. In this week’s article, we are going to talk about the potential
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As a manager or business owner, you likely have several initiatives on your mind to keep your building, staff, and equipment taken care of to the best of your ability. Mechanical insulation is an often-overlooked system that contributes to many of your goals. If you don’t have a comprehensive mechanical insulation maintenance plan in place,
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