Here at Westcal, we like to think of insulation as two things. First, it’s an investment in your business’s future. This is because proper insulation helps to conserve energy and save you money. Secondly, insulation is a pro-active insurance plan against disaster. By choosing to insulate, you’ll lower your risk for costly problems like pipes freezing and also limit the destructive power of disasters such as fires.
Thermal Protection.
Mechanical insulation is required for any system that transfers or stores air, gas, water, fluid, or other products that can be affected by a cold or hot ambient air temperature. Insulation serves to protect the pipes and product from temperature changes and helps to maintain the desirable temperatures. This is important for several reasons. When pipes aren’t correctly insulated, condensation can form leading to potential mould problems. In our harsh Canadian winters, condensation can also freeze causing damage and affecting performance. Adequate thermal protection on hot pipes will help to prevent fires and also keep personal safe.
Personnel Protection.
Your employees are some of your most important resources. Without their knowledge and skills, your team wouldn’t be able to function. Further, your company directly benefits from having no lost time due to injury or work-related disease. Investing in necessary insulation protects your personnel from burns and other potential injuries. Safety requirements like insulation and firestopping help to save lives, protect your investment, and keep your business running smoothly.
Firestopping.
Perhaps your most important consideration when protecting your assets and personnel is firestopping. Effective firestopping doesn’t just prevent the spread of fires between different areas of your building, but it also passively limits the movement of smoke and flue gasses. This important role means well implemented firestopping can save lives, prevent property damage, and keep operations functional.
There is no bigger nightmare to a plant manager than a disaster that endangers the lives of their employees and destroys costly and necessary mechanical systems. The experts at Westcal Insulation are here to help! Our professionals can advise you on how insulation can reduce your risk of emergencies, save you money by improving efficiency, and even protect your assets during unforeseeable disasters. Contact Westcal Insulation today to learn more about insulation and how it can benefit you.
