Did you know that there are several types of insulation? 

It isn't just buildings that need to be insulated. In fact our technicians often get called out to sites all over Montreal not to insulate a building, but to insulate industrial or commercial material and equipment. For example: tanks, piping, ductwork, etc.

This is called pipe covering or lagging.

Why is pipe covering necessary?

Quality pipe covering is essential, especially in a city like Montreal with its dramatic temperature swings between winter and summer. Whether it is used for the equipment of an industrial building or for a commercial project, lagging (pipe covering) prevents significant amounts of energy loss and thus reduces many unnecessary expenses. 

Lagging can be used to insulate:

• Tanks
• Ventilation systems
• Boilers
• Pipes
• Etc.

Pipe covering can be done with a variety of materials:

• Fiberglass
• Mineral fiber
• Insulation blanket
• Etc.

In order to do things right, lagging should be considered at the very beginning of a project while the new facilities are being built. A fully integrated approach to insulation will yield many positive impacts on the company as well as the employees working there.

What are the advantages of quality pipe covering?

Pipe covering is often wrongly regarded as an expense rather than an investment. Indeed, as insulation material is far from the most visible aspect of a project, it tends even to be forgotten. This however, can be a very costly mistake in cities with climates like Montreal.

Good pipe covering, whether in an industrial or a commercial setting, brings with it a wide range of benefits. These benefits accrue not just to the enterprise, but to the employees and the environment too.

Some advantages of lagging include:

• Considerable reduction in energy wastage
• Thermal, personal and acoustic protection
• An excellent return on investment
• Increased lifespan of industrial and commercial equipment
• Etc.

Pipe covering is one of the most effective ways to save on energy consumption. The results are especially significant when trying to respect an annual budget and nurture investments.

Do you have any pipe covering needs for your industrial or commercial project in the Montreal area? Feel free to contact us – isolation@algon2000.com