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 winter. In fact, it probably plays a much larger role in your day-to-day operations than you may think! Today we will talk about commercial building insulation.
Increases Worker Productivity
Sweating at work that has nothing to do with nerves or an early morning workout isn’t a good thing. Likewise, you shouldn’t get a chill just from walking from one room into the next. Working in these conditions isn’t just annoying, they can actually reduce worker productivity, not to mention drive away customers. In addition to this, commercial building insulation also has acoustical properties which can reduce sound transfer from one space to another. Not having to hear the whir of machinery or the chit-chat happening in the next room can also help your people focus on their own tasks.
Reduces Heating & Cooling Costs
By supporting your HVAC system, insulation is actually making it more efficient. For example, the air conditioner won’t have to pump out as much cool air because the heat of the prairies isn’t leaking in through the walls. The easier it is for your HVAC to heat or cool the building, the less energy is being consumed. This means more manageable utility bills at the end of each month and you can rest easy knowing that your business’s energy consumption is going right back into the building instead of right out the door and into the atmosphere.
Extends HVAC Lifespan
Easing up the strain on your HVAC has another effect: extending the lifespan of your furnace, air conditioner, and all the other elements of your system. Wear and tear over time is a natural occurrence, but it will develop at a much slower rate if the units are being supported properly through regular maintenance and insulation. This equals out to fewer emergency repairs and a longer functional life.
Commercial building insulation provides a variety of benefits to your HVAC system, which in turn increases productivity and reduces operating costs. If you want to improve these areas of your business, contact the experts at Westcal Insulation for a consultation!
