Duct Insulation

Duct Insulation

If you’re looking for an Mechanical Insulation Professional, then you’re in the right place. We have built a reputation in the Lower Mainland for almost every kind of Insulation type.

Why Insulate Ductwork?

It is important to note why ducts are insulated. Ducts can be insulated for sound control (acoustics), but they are also insulated for thermal performance, including controlling heat gain or loss, maintaining uniform heating or cooling throughout the air-handling system, and preventing condensation.

Lining materials can be compared for sound absorption performance by looking at the NRC of the materials at the same thickness (and mounting method). It is also good to look at the sound absorption at different frequencies, as the lower frequency performance is typically equated with reduction of mechanical noise, such as fan noise, which is the primary concern in air-handling systems.

In a properly designed air-handling system, open cell liners absorb sound very well, as do some closed-cell liners. The ostensible goal of absorption is to keep the air flowing quietly into the room. This, however, is an oversimplification, as there a many other variables that affect this, including diffuser types, duct size, and air flow rates. While many rooms have air flow that is barely audible or provides a pleasant white noise, when not properly insulated, the noise can rise to a level that disrupts room occupants. Noise that distracts the room occupants is not conducive to productivity, whether it is a work space, meeting room, or a classroom.

Hot or Not Mechanical Insulation excels in providing commercial services that fall into those classifications.

When you call us you can be sure you will get honest and friendly construction environment while we at your job-site.

OUR SERVICES:

• Commercial Insulation
• Industrial Insulation
• Process Insulation
• Thermal Insulation
• Custom Metal Fabrication
• Heat Tracing
• Fire Stopping
• Tank Insulation

As a locally owned and operated company, we at Hot Or Not Mechanical Insulation have a commitment to the community. The quality of our work reflects on us, and that matters because we are your neighbors. That’s why all our staff are professionally trained and all our work is top quality.

If you have a project that requires mechanical insulation, then we are the company to call. We have extensive experience in this field.

If you are looking for someone reliable then we offer you the best work done at great prices and quality workmanship. Please call at: 778.955.9922

As the general contractor, we first create the highest level of trust and integrity with our clients.

Our commercial mechanical insulation experts can assist you in finding the right Duct insulation product with the right thickness, protection, and finish for any environment.

Commercial Duct insulation reduces energy costs, emissions, and noise levels, enhances systems performance, and helps keep personnel safe.

Moisture in an air-handling system can result in mold growth on or within the lining material. Moisture absorption can also reduce the R-value, which can result in condensation on the outer duct surface. This condensation can result in damage to other materials such as ceiling tiles, walls, and carpeting.

There are also concerns about particulate matter, which can be a mechanical or respiratory irritant, and volatile organic compounds that can also adversely affect indoor air quality.  In cases where IAQ is of the utmost importance, such as in hospitals, wrapping the ducts may be the preferred option.

Duct Insulation Materials

There are many considerations when specifying materials, and lining a duct is more complicated than wrapping a duct.

A wide variety of materials can be used for duct wraps for both the insulation and jacketing. As duct wrap is installed on site, there are fewer concerns about insulation damage during shipping, on site storage, and installation. Duct wrap takes up external duct space, so consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation as well as room to work. Depending upon the scheduling, duct wrap can be susceptible to damage from other trades.

Duct wrap can take the form of rigid or flexible insulation materials, and the selection process should be based on a variety of conditions: round, oval, or rectangular ducts; indoor or outdoor installation; insulation R-value only or breakout noise control only, or both and type of facility such as office, residential, retail, school, hospital/medical building, cleanroom, food and beverage, or pharmaceutical production environment. There are materials available to meet all of these needs.

Hot or Not Mechanical Insulation’s expert craftsman are experienced with the following insulation types:

We provide mechanical insulation services for every type of commercial project, and they will all start paying for themselves immediately in energy cost savings.

One of the most costly expenses that industry faces is unexpected downtime. Even the scheduled shutdown of a boiler or other machinery costs thousands and more each day. Investing in proper insulation can help to reduce or prevent downtime and save you money.

By providing good insulation and reducing the overall stress on your machinery, you will greatly extend the lifespan of your mechanical system. Insulation is one of the best investments available to industry. Within the year, adequate insulation will save your business more than it cost to install the insulation in the first place.

Very few other investments will pay for themselves and save you money, on average, within just one year. We can cut and roll the jacketing to ensure a perfect fit.

We are able to inspect your system and let you know where you’re losing energy, where old insulation has become damaged and needs to be replaced, and where increasing insulation won’t really add any extra benefit. By partnering with our suppliers, we can ensure that you don’t waste money and protect the areas that need it most.

Insulation is one of the best investments industry can make.

Contact the insulation experts and we will be happy to assist you.

Every construction is unique in scope, but process is systemically applied to each construction project.

We seek to get involved early in the design phase so that we can manage the project more efficiently, provide effective mechanical insulation solutions, and identify challenges early on to mitigate design changes after construction commencement.

This involves detailed pre-construction planning crucial to successful construction and on-time delivery, and allows the client and team a clear pathway to the bidding process, construction phase, and through to completion.

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