Commercial Pipe Insulation Installation

Water pipe insulation, whether rubber or foam, can lead to significant cost savings on utility bills. The reduction in heat loss as water flows through your pipes allows you to lower the temperature setting on your water heater without sacrificing hot water. Additionally, insulation prevents pipes from freezing during low temperatures, which is especially helpful for outdoor water pipes.

Both insulation foam and rubber pipe insulation are effective ways of reducing heat loss and protecting your plumbing against freezes. Generally, rubber is preferred for commercial pipe insulation. Rubber costs slightly more than foam but has better performance. Its lower thermal conductivity and greater fire resistance make it a good choice for commercial applications.

Insulating your pipes can save you money on your energy bills. As water flows from your heater to a fixture, it tends to drop a bit in temperature along the way. This leads to water being cooler than desired when it comes out of the fixture. To compensate for this heat loss, you need to increase the temperature of your heater, which uses more energy. Insulating your pipes reduces temperature loss, allowing you to leave your heater on a lower setting that uses less energy.