Best Pipe Insulation to prevent freezing

Pipe Insulation, aka pipe lagging, is typically used to prevent the heat gain or loss from pipework and prevent water pipes from freezing and then subsequently busting. Fitted around water pipes, they offer a range of preventive solutions.

As you know, cold temperatures cause water pipes to freeze. Once frozen, the water inside the pipe creates pressure and can cause the pipe to burst – thus leading to flooding.

Pipe insulation can also prevent condensation build-up around pipe and moisture ingress –  enough condensation can cause the pipes to drip and form puddles on the floor, causing mould & mildew forming as well as energy loss, resulting in higher operating costs.

In order to prevent this from happening, you need to insulate both your cold and hot water pipes.

Prevention is key 

The best prevention method against having frozen pipes is to keep them above freezing point. Insulating your water pipes in exposed areas is imperative. Any pipe that supplies hot or cold water is susceptible to freezing. Moisture control is vital in maintaining energy and thermal efficiency.

A common misconception is that frozen pipes are issues for homes or businesses in cold climates. Believe it or not, properties in warmer climates are actually more vulnerable to frozen pipes because their pipes may not be insulated adequately against fluctuating temperatures.

Eliminates Moisture 

When pipes are not insulated, they create moisture. These pipes can drip and form puddles, but more seriously, dripping pipes can create excessive water around the foundations or exterior walls of a property, causing cracks in exterior walls or foundations.

Eliminates Noise
Used in both commercial and industrial applications, pipe insulation can be used in basements, lofts, ceilings & floors.  A low-cost solution insulation provides a range of acoustics properties –  dampening noise and preventing the sound of fluids travelling through pipes.

Is your pipe Insulation the right size? 

Making sure your pipe insulation fits correctly is important. Otherwise, its insulation properties are being wasted, and heat and water will leak from them. Also, it is essential to make sure it’s the right thickness and fits the pipework like a glove. All of our pipe insulation sections come in various thicknesses and sizes.

What is the best pipe insulation? 

We’ve got a comprehensive range of pipe insulation products on offer.

Take Isover CLIMPIPE Alu2 Mineral Wool Pipe Insulation made from 80% recycled glass; it provides thermal and acoustic insulation properties. With a reinforced aluminium foil facing, it has a self-adhesive overlap, creating a robust vapour barrier.

Foam Self Sealing K-Flex is another low-cost solution. Light & super flexible, it’s excellent at reducing condensation build-up in warm and cold water services. It’s also available in 3 thicknesses and can fit 11 pipe sizes.

For HVAC systems, Rockwool Pipe Insulation Sections do just the job. They are designed for the rapid and efficient insulation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) pipework operating from 0°C to 250°C. These Rockwool sections are pre-formed, foil-faced intense lengths with an integral self-adhesive lap.

All of our products are non-combustible & Fire Safe.

With energy efficiency being on everyone’s agenda, with rocketing gas and electricity prices, any new residential or commercial building or renovation project must consider the applying pipe insulation to your interior and exterior piping systems.

We’ve got a wealth of experience and can offer advise on the best insulation for your pipework. Get in touch with our team by calling 07798 810996 or emailing sales@thermalinsulationonline.co.uk