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OPTIMUM BUILDING
OPERATION
As Ontario’s green building requirements
grow, demand for properly installed insu-
lation is also growing. For knowledgeable
builders, proper insulation is a vital com-
ponent to keeping building operation costs
down and optimal system functions up.
“Mechanical Insulation (MI) restricts heat
loss or gain for mechanical systems, ul-
timately increasing heating and cooling
systems efficiencies. Mechanical sys-
tems that require insulation are primarily
pipes, ducts, and equipment such as boil-
ers, pumps and fans. MI has existed for
hundreds of years and, though simple in
design, can greatly reduce emissions and
energy loss from heating and cooling sys-
tems.”
The Ontario Ministry of Environment and
Climate Change states that buildings ac-
count for 17 percent of Ontario's GHG
emissions, and have been identified as
a key sector where immediate action is
needed. The installation—or upgrading—
of mechanical insulation goes a long way
towards meeting GHG’s emission reduc-
tion.
In addition to environmental standards, a
building or home with proper mechanical
insulation keeps moisture and tempera-
tures at the proper levels, helps control
condensation and prevents mold, controls
