If you look at a duct wrap insulation data sheet, you may notice that there are two different R-Values listed: Installed R-Value and Out-of-Package R-Value. These two R-Values reflect the difference in thermal performance that occurs when you compress the insulation during installation (installed R-value) from the thermal performance of the insulation directly out of the package (out-of-package R-value). The installed R-Values on JM’s duct wrap data sheets reflect the thermal performance of material that has been compressed by 25%, the maximum allowable compression during installation. Anything beyond that hinders the materials’ thermal performance by over-compressing the insulation. The more…

When insulating ducts, understanding the meaning and impact of R-Values and insulation thicknesses is essential to getting the most efficient, affordable outcome on your heating installation project. The ratings provide a guide for homeowners that determines the effectiveness of the insulation, making it easier to choose the right insulation for your home.  Proper insulation can save homeowners time and money, while conserving energy for a greener future. Click here to learn more about how thickness impacts R-Value.  https://news.jm.com/blog/hvac-insulation/insulating-ducts-guide-thickness-and-r-value

Steel is the infrastructure of the duct fabrication industry, which is why it makes sense for us to keep an eagle eye on all the factors that influence its price and availability to duct manufacturers. Enter our new steel report section on SNIPSmag.com. There you’ll find in depth analysis on all the latest news about tariffs on steel and other metals as well as profiles on some of the country’s most well-known steel producers. In order to kick off this new section, we called on Wood Mackenzie — a global energy, chemicals, renewables, metals and mining research and consultancy group…

Insulation Outlook has gathered articles from industry experts to discuss the outlook for the rest of 2019 and beyond. Reasons for Optimism—and Caution—in 2019 by Ken Simonson Keep Calm, Stay Focused, and Get Ahead of the Next Downturn by Chris Daum Though Signs Point to a Slowdown, Growth in Construction Spending Should Continue through 2020 by Kermit Baker 2019 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook by Michell Miesels Click here to read each of these detailed articles. https://news.jm.com/blog/hvac-insulation/gazing-crystal-ball

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