What Is Heat Loss & Why Does It Matter?
Heat loss represents the energy required to keep a room at a given temperature on the coldest days. It is typically measured in kilowatts (kW) or British Thermal Units (BTUs). A more technical definition for heat loss is the total transfer of heat through an object. It can occur through four main processes.
What Is A Heat Loss Survey & Why Is It Important?
What is a heat-loss survey? Simply put, a heat-loss survey is the first step in Thermaxx’s insulation process, providing the customer with wealth of useful information. This no-cost energy analysis is the baseline for all Thermaxx insulation projects. It also provides customers with a comprehensive insulation opportunity report. Projects include, but are not limited to insulation for:
Custom Insulation Solutions For Commercial Laundry Facilities
This article was written by Rose Titcomb of Thermaxx Jackets
Manhole Insulation
This article was written by Meghan Reilly of Thermaxx Jackets & John Barker of Midco Insulation
Reduce GHG Emissions In CA With Insulation Blankets
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has been the focus of legislation at the state & city levels that is sweeping the country, and California is no exception. In this legislation building GHG emissions are tracked and reductions are implemented using benchmarking. Every city has its own goals, which are usually accompanied with penalties for missing benchmarking requirements.
New Insulation App | Technology from Thermaxx Jackets
Written by Brian Bannon, co-owner of Thermaxx Jackets The pipe insulation and removable insulation jacket markets are some of the few industries that technology has avoided, unless you count using spreadsheets to complete pipe insulation take-offs or perhaps using a cell phone to order materials. Essentially, technology for pipe insulation has been bypassed. Pipe insulation/removable jacket...
Insulation and Safety - Ensuring a Safe Workplace with Insulation
Do you run with scissors? No? How about play with fire? Of course not! What about your pipes - are they insulated? Uh-oh, I can hear the excuses now - we have to do regular maintenance, or it’s costly to continually reinstall insulation. These are all fine excuses, but they don’t change the fact that you are risking the safety of your workers and opening yourself up to legal actions and fines...
Get LEED Certification For Your Green Building with Thermaxx Insulation
This article was writted by Jessica Freedman, an expert at Thermaxx Jackets
The Interchurch Center Gets an Insulation Upgrade
"We are proud to provide our tenants with a more energy-efficient and environmentally responsible workspace. The long-term cost savings we will get as a result of this project will free up resources to dedicate to our mission statement."
The Riverside Church Gets an Insulation Upgrade
"Con Edison’s Green Team has been a great partner in our Church’s commitment to sustainability. We are proud to help our community by reducing our environmental footprint and meeting our energy efficiency goals."
