An interesting paradox of the past several years is that energy prices have more than doubled while thermal insulation thicknesses for hot piping and equipment have not increased. In fact, most insulation thickness tables for hot service industrial piping and equipment were written before 2000—well before the recent energy price bonanza—and most of these tables have not been upgraded to reflect the higher energy prices. This has caused facility owners to spend more money for energy than is necessary, when energy use could be cost-effectively reduced with appropriate insulation thicknesses. It also raises the following questions: How should insulation thicknesses…

We are seeing more and more extreme weather patterns across the world, and not surprisingly, this can impact how insulation installers respond on the jobsite. Recently, we caught up with Ed Anderson at X-Cell Insulation in Bohemia, New York to discuss how he has addressed extremely high heat and humidity in the northeast. Adverse weather conditions and antiquated building designs required Ed and his team to develop new best practices to achieve a successful insulation installation. Read our interview with Ed below to learn more about his team’s creative approach to tackling adverse installation conditions. DISCLAIMER: The information included in…

We are seeing more and more extreme weather patterns across the world, and not surprisingly, this can impact how insulation installers respond on the jobsite. Recently, we caught up with Ed Anderson at X-Cell Insulation in Bohemia, New York to discuss how he has addressed extremely high heat and humidity in the northeast. Adverse weather conditions and antiquated building designs required Ed and his team to develop new best practices to achieve a successful insulation installation. Read our interview with Ed below to learn more about his team’s creative approach to tackling adverse installation conditions. DISCLAIMER: The information included in…

One of the most common requests we get at JM is for information about how to install our insulation materials. Given the wide variety of applications and products out there, however, this can often be easier said than done. That said, the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association has created an online portal with a variety of tools and tips regarding insulation installation for an array of applications. Click here to visit their page where you’ll find information and resource to ensure optimal insulation installation. https://news.jm.com/blog/hvac-insulation/achieving-quality-insulation-installation

In commercial buildings, air ducts are routinely used to distribute conditioned air to the various zones within the building. These duct systems carry heating, cooling, and/or ventilation air from a central location to the zones with the objective of providing for the health and comfort of the building occupants. Air systems vary in design and complexity, but insulation is routinely used on these duct systems to limit heat gains or heat losses and provide noise control. Air systems are commonly categorized as either single-duct or dual-duct systems. Systems are further categorized as either constant air volume (CAV) or variable air…