Insulation is a commonly overlooked factor in building design. While not the most glorified aspect of a factory, warehouse or industrial building, it is extremely important to keep the building intact and operating at peak capacity. Heat loss means lost revenue, literally, right out the window. And this is just one of many costs incurred by the insufficient application of industrial insulation.
Here’s a list of the most important advantages good insulation can provide for a business:
Energy Savings
Perhaps the most obvious and best advantage of all, good insulation means lower heating and cooling costs for a business. That means more profits left over to invest in more important things.
Reduced Operating Costs
Operating costs are lower in a well-insulated environment. Due to the better control of temperature, systems and personnel are more likely to perform at peak operation throughout the shift.
Condensation Control
Properly insulated pipes and vessels should not accumulate condensation.Eliminating drastic temperature differentials means you can avoid slip and fall injuries from drips or damage to sensitive electrical or mechanical components.
Protection of mechanical and insulation systems
Better overall protection is another benefit. Extreme heat and cold can damage mechanical systems as well as walls and electrical components. Good insulation reduces wear and increases the service life of captial investments.
Personnel protection
Excessive heat, cold, vibration, or noise can often be a risk to personnel. Insulation reduces the negative effects of uncontrolled temperatures and industrial processes.
Fire safety
Heat can lead to fire, so keeping the heat out helps lower the odds of a catastrophic incident. Additionally, proper insulation should also be flame retardant, helping reduce the spread of a fire should one occur.
Sound control
Excessive noise can be cause for concern among employees. Hard, thin walls can cause sound to rattle and reverberate throughout a building, making it difficult to hear clearly or collaborate on work. At high decibels, noise can cause permanent hearing loss.
USDA hygienic requirements
The USDA requires a certain standard of hygienic safety in warehouses, factories and processing centers. Keeping temperatures controlled makes it a lot easier to abide by these standards and reduces costs incurred by fines or spoiled perishables.
Protect the environment
The overall environmental impact of a well-insulated workplace is much lower than a poorly insulated one. Keeping the heating and operating costs low helps reduce overall environmental impact, making quality insulation a very green choice for a business.
Improves Space Effiency
A well-insulated system will reduce capacity and size of new mechanical equipment; reduce capital cost of equipment; reduce space required for equipment and reduce maximum electrical loads, meaning reduced electrical rates for industrial and commercial users.
