When it comes to running a business, whether it’s commercial or industrial, everyone has an opinion as to what investments are the most valuable. Unfortunately, your budget and maybe even your finance team is quick to remind you that it’s not realistic or even helpful to jump at every new opportunity. That’s why it is
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In the best-case scenario, restaurants should be a hub of food, people, and laughter. As dining rooms across the province open their doors wide to full or near-to-full capacity, making cost-effective choices is key to their success. Mechanical insulation is an installation with important applications in the food service industry. Sound Proofing Maintaining efficiency in
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This summer has proven to be one of the most scorching in over 100 years, breaking the record set in 1896. We are all searching for ways to stay cool and out of the sun. Along with this unprecedented heatwave comes a massive surge in energy usage from the public and private sectors alike. Energy
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Fire, smoke, and toxic gases can leave a path of destruction and even fatalities if left to run rampant in a commercial building. Firestopping is a way to contain these serious threats so that the damage is reduced as much as possible. When you work with a professional firestop installer, like our team at Westcal,
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Pipes are the life-veins of many buildings, transporting a wide array of fluids from water to natural gas. Highly underrated, insulation for this equipment can keep processes running smoothly and efficiently. Here are some reasons your pipes should be protected in both industrial and commercial applications. Condensation Control For cold fluid applications, condensation will form
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There are several parameters that help professionals determine the efficacy and beneficial properties of an insulation material. These values indicate specific qualities that refer specifically to their ability to conduct or prevent thermal transfer. We know that all these letters and numbers can seem confusing at first glance, so this week we want to clear
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Running a commercial building in the heart of Alberta means taking steps to maintain temperature control in a climate that favours the extreme. A large part of this is through the use of properly installed insulation. But insulation does more than just keep your employees and customers cool in the summer and warm in the
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Firestop systems are designed to slow or even stop a fire, hot gases, and toxic smoke from travelling through a building. In an industrial context where there are multiple people occupying the building and chemicals or processes that are flammable or involve extreme heat, this type of system is invaluable. Firestops can reduce or prevent
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Not all insulation materials are designed to withstand extreme temperatures. High-temperature insulation is required in a multitude of applications such as manufacturing, turbines, stacks, pipes, exhaust, incinerators, and boilers. Several different industries rely on specialized insulation to carry out their essential processes. Some Like it Hot At its core, insulation is vital for preventing
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Knowing an insulation’s R-value is a key part of designing an effective mechanical insulation system. It is one of the factors insulation installers use to help determine if a material is right for a job. But what exactly does this number mean and how does it impact thermal transfer? This week we are going to
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