HVAC Insulation and Why We Need it??

HVAC systems are used in both commercial and residential buildings — from offices to factories, hotels to homes. They’re a big factor when it comes to the overall comfort of your home or building. Adding HVAC insulation can help improve that comfort and even lead to lower utility cost

KEY BENEFITS-

1. Thermal Performance- Maintains temperature for improved process control

2. Reduced Utility Costs - Reduces energy loss which can lower utility costs

3. Sound Control - Helps absorb operational noises

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Thermal insulation of piping and ducting will protect your building against extreme temperatures and noise, providing a comfortable, healthy, safe, and quiet environment (when installed correctly) — but what are we doing wrong?

In fully air conditioned buildings, the HVAC component ranges between 30 and 60% of the building’s overall energy use.

Heat/cooling transferred through the duct or piping network represents a loss of energy, and in turn increased operating costs. Moreover, thermal losses can lead to fluctuations in the desired air-conditioned temperature of the building.

Thermal insulation’s primary role is to reduce the heat gain/loss of the system thus saving energy. “Energy efficiency is a major consideration when insulating ducts,” explains Craig Sprighton, marketing manager of Saint-Gobain Isover. If a duct isn’t insulated for instance, cold air that moves through the duct will gain temperature. This causes condensation and dripping water, and you will need a larger system to fulfil your cooling requirement.

Insulation also helps to reduce the noise level, absorb the vibration generated by the system, and prevent the spread of fire. Other benefits include preventing the icing of water vapour and condensation on cold surfaces.

The Importance of HVAC Insulation

When you think of metal ductwork, you may think about those noisy booms and cracks that come with it. The acoustical properties of HVAC ducting insulation can help absorb these operational noises, minimizing sound transfer.

Because HVAC systems directly control your heating and air conditioning, proper insulation can pay off. By adding thermal HVAC insulation, you’ll see improved temperature control which can reduce energy loss. This will help your HVAC system work more efficiently and you’ll even see a reduction in your utility costs.

Market Dynamics-

The HVAC insulation market is on the rise due to the increasing demand for thermal insulations and energy-efficient applications. The demand for HVAC insulation in the commercial and industrial sector is relatively more when it is compared to the demand from the residential sector. The growing awareness about reducing energy consumption is driving the growth of the market because HVAC insulation helps to save the energy being wasted, which in the end results in reducing the energy bills. The government mandate or regulation about improving energy efficiency in the commercial and industrial building is driving the market.

MARKET SCOPE-

The "Global HVAC Insulation Market Analysis to 2027" is a specialized and in-depth study of the chemical and materials industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of the HVAC insulation market with detailed market segmentation by type, application and geography. The HVAC insulation market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading HVAC insulation market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.

Choosing the Right HVAC Insulation

There are different types of HVAC duct insulation solutions. Determining what to use is dependent on the project needs. Here are the common types of HVAC insulation and their primary benefits:

Duct Liner: Used to line sheet metal ducts when both thermal and acoustical performance is desired.
Duct Board: Fabricated into the duct itself, duct board offers both sound and thermal control.
Duct Wrap: Thermal insulation installed on the outside of sheet metal ductwork helps to increase the efficiency of the system and with FSK facing can aid in the condensation control design of a system.

Our report also includes the profiles of key companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies in the HVAC insulation market. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components, and services offered, financial information of the last 3 years, the key development in the past five years.

Saint Gobain S.A
Owens Corning.
ROCKWOOL International A/S
Armacell
Johns Manville
L'isolante k-flex S.p.A
Knauf Insulation
Glassrock Insulation Co S.A.E
Fletcher Insulation
Kingspan Group

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