Does Insulation work in the Summer Months?
Myth = Most people think that the main purpose of thermal insulation is to insulate your house through the winters month. Fact = It actually helps prevent your house from overheating in the summer month too? Interesting isn’t it. Most people believing that insulating your house only keeps it warm. But how?...
Do you insulate hot or cold pipes? That is the question.
Well, the answer is both. Pipe Insulation is imperative for insulating any exposed pipework for both your cold and hot water supplies. In harsh cold-winter climates, water supply pipes exposed to, say, an exterior wall or an unheated space are at a higher risk of freezing. This can then lead to...
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...
Why use a Valve Insulation Jacket?
Often referred to as Valve Insulation Covers or Valve Insulation Wraps, a Valve Insulation Jacket is used to insulate and protect a whole variety of pipe fittings, valves and pipe sections. They have a whole host of benefits, some of which we have detailed below: Easy to fit and remove When servicing...
What are Thermal Insulation Jackets?
There’s so many terms and phrases for Thermal Insulation Jackets. They are referred to as: Insulation Blankets; Insulation Covers, Valve Jackets, Valves Cover & Valve Insulation Jackets. Essentially they are fully insulated jackets & covers that help protect valves, flanges, screwed returns & blank end flanges - to name but...
Why you need Pipe Insulation
Having the right Pipe Insulation will not only protect your pipework but will also contribute to your thermal and acoustic performance. If you're like most people, you probably don't think much about your home's plumbing. But the truth is, your pipes play a vital role in keeping your home comfortable...
What type of insulated Plasterboard do I use?
Each building project requires different insulated plasterboard types, and at Thermal Insulation Online, we can provide you with a broad range of plasterboard products to meet your needs. Plasterboard is most commonly used on internal walls, partitioning and ceilings and finished with plaster or paint. It has an inner layer of...
What are the benefits of Ductwork Insulation ?
Ductwork insulation is an extremely high-performance thermal insulation designed for use on either circular, rectangular or flat ductwork in buildings or properties with a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) services system. The insulation can be used internally and externally to insulate ductwork and associated equipment outdoors with; some Thermal Insulation...
What is Ductwork Insulation and what does it do?
Ductwork is part of a ventilation system that distributes air through air conditioning, heating and vents in both residential and commercial properties. The ductwork running inside a building (which is connected to an HVAC system) will keep the air inside your building comfortable, no matter the conditions outside, be it...
