commercial guide to energy conservation by cmi insulation
DESCRIPTION
This ebook is to help owners of commercial buildings, especially metal buildings understand how to conserve energy during the harsh winter months. Learn more about energy efficiency and how to keep energy costs through several methods, including adding insulation. Visit http://www.cmi-insulation.com for more information.TRANSCRIPT
CMI INSULATION
Who Is CMI Insulation?
CMI Insulation has been in business for over 35 years and prides ourselves on being some of the most knowledgeable people in the insulation industry
WHY INSULATE?
3 Reasons To Insulate
It’s not hard to lose heat
Energy Is Expensive• Annual energy costs for U.S.
commercial and industrial facilities is $202.3 billion
• 30% of energy in buildings is used inefficiently or unnecessarily
• Amount of money saved if energy efficiency was improved by 10% is $20 billion
Tax Credits• Build a plan to reduce energy usage by 50%• Record expenses, materials, services performed• Professional inspection• Claim the deduction on your tax refund
NON-INSULATION TIPS & TRICKS
Tips & TricksPower Down Electronics
• Turn off & unplug office equipment when not in use for long periods of time
• Enabling sleep mode saves up to $30 per year, per device
Circulate Heat• Heat rises• Large buildings collect warm air at the
ceiling• Circulating warm air saves money
Programmable Thermostats• Schedule thermostats to adjust when
building is vacant• Save 5-15% per year by lowering
temperature 10° for eight hours
Swap Out Old Light Bulbs• Energy efficient bulbs can save up to
80% electricity
INSULATION SYSTEMS
High-R-Value Banded System
• Most cost effective system
• Fastest True R30 system available
• Provides supreme support from underneath
• Long lasting
Retro-Fit System
• CMI’s Retro-Fit System is one that a single person can install quickly.
• Transforms dirty and tattered interiors into bright clean looking surfaces
• Energy efficient and great acoustical benefits
Simple Saver System
• Maximize placement of high R-value insulation• Vapor barrier and straps provide great fall
protection• Uncompressed insulation retains full R-value
and is more efficient to heat and cool
MAINTENANCE
Insulation Maintenance
Insulation Facts• Insulation has extremely
long lifespan• Insulation facing can start
looking old & can start deteriorating over time
Insulation Tips• Minimize smoke & engine
exhaust indoors• Minimize UV rays entering
the building through large opened doors for extended periods of time
• Reduce dust by keeping all doors and windows closed as much as possible
Want To Learn More?
Visit us @www.CMI-Insulation.com