Is your pipe insulation working as it should be?

The effectiveness of insulation and lagging will depend ultimately on the quality of your pipe insulation. 

It’s vital to ensure your pipes are insulated for several reasons but mainly to keep the cold out and the warm in. Nobody wants frozen pipes, so eliminating the pipes becoming frozen with the water contained within them – then bursting in the cold winter months is imperative.

You see many water pipes are situated outside or in locations that aren’t heated. You then run the risk of the pipes bursting in unheated areas and causing tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage – and nobody wants that. Secondly, having the right insulation to control the condensation and moisture helps tremendously. Moisture can contribute to massive amounts of corrosion which can eat away at the pipe and cause damage – again, more damage.

Finally, safety when being in and around hot and cold pipes. Thermal insulation covers and insulation are imperative to eliminate and protect people against the hot or cold extremes of the pipes and pipework. So many injuries can occur when you come into contact with a hot or cold pipe surface. Pipe insulation and thermal insulation covers ensure that surface area remains within a safe temperature range.

Finally, installing thermal insulation and thermal covers will save you money. Well-insulated pipework systems will reduce your running costs and save on any on-going maintenance.

If you are unsure of which insulation wrap or mineral wool insulation you need, our team of friendly insulation specialists can offer you technical and product support and advice; just call us on 01527 403525 or send us an email. 

We have a complete range of valve insulations cover, jackets and wraps and pipe section insulation for all of your industrial, domestic and commercial needs.