Did you know that space heating accounts for 55% of the energy used in commercial buildings in Canada?
That's more than half of your business's energy bills!
Keeping that heat inside your commercial building should be a priority. It's expensive enough running a business – don't waste money and precious energy by allowing that heat to escape.
Commercial building insulation is the ultimate way to keep that valuable heat inside your commercial building. For great energy efficiency, you need to look for a high R-value. This is a measure of how easily air and water can penetrate the surface.
Read on to find out what kinds of commercial insulation are available and which ones are right for you.
SPRAY FOAM INSULATION
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a plastic solution that is applied with a compressed air spraying machine. Choose from open-cell (R-value 3.6 per inch) or closed-cell foam (R-value 6 per inch) depending on your needs.
Benefits
Spray foam has a high R-value. It is water-resistant and completely airtight and fairly easy to have installed. You can save money in the long run with this high-performance insulation that will last a lifetime.
Uses
Spray foam insulation is very popular because of its flexibility. It can be applied almost anywhere and expands to fit perfectly into nooks and cracks. Use it to seal off old vents, electric and plumbing pipes, any space or gap you see in your walls or roof.
FIBREGLASS BATT INSULATION
One of many forms of fibreglass insulation is batt fiberglass. A popular choice made from sand and recycled glass, this is often a more eco-friendly option. The fibreglass is provided in easy-to-manage format for simple installation.
Benefits
The batts make it easy to cut to the required size. The sand and glass material makes it naturally fire retardant which makes it favoured by insurers. Fibreglass is also a great sound insulator. It has an R-value of 3.8 per inch.
Uses
Batt fibreglass is mostly popular for use in wall cavities and ceilings for insulating, and floor to floor cavities for sound dampening. It creates an insulated barrier at the top of the building minimizing heat loss through the roof and the walls.
LOOSE-FILL INSULATION
This insulation method fills areas with loose materials such as fibres, foams, cellulose, and mineral wool. The particles are blown into a space using an insulation blower. This insulation has a typical R-value of 2.7 to 3.6 per inch.
Benefits
The loose materials can conform to any space creating a thick layer of heat rapping, soundproofing insulation.
Uses
Very versatile and can be used almost anywhere from floors to walls to ceilings and roof spaces. It just needs a cavity to settle in such as a stud wall.
GET THE RIGHT COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSULATION
Save money and keep the heat in by insulating your workplace or building with the right commercial insulation solutions.
Contact Warm Home Insulation in Winnipeg for a quote on high-quality commercial insulation services for your building.