Commercial
IEQ at the Office
When it comes to commercial HVAC systems, fiber glass
insulation is a sound solution for a quieter work
environment.
Fiber glass insulation greatly reduces the transmission of
HVAC equipment and air flow-generated noise through the duct
system, and also reduces noise transmitted from one room to another
through the ducts.
A recent NAIMA (North American Insulation Manufacturers
Association) study also found that an insulated duct system can
save up to four times more energy than bare sheet metal ducts. Here
are a few more sound solutions for noise control:
- Insulate heating and air conditioning ducts by using fiber
glass duct board or by wrapping or lining the ducts with fiber
glass insulation.
- Install thick carpeting and padding to help reduce impact
sound.
- Caulk around windows and use weather stripping at the bottoms
of your exterior doors.
- Use solid wood or mineral core doors where privacy is
demanded.
- Install acoustic ceiling panels, double or triple pane glass or
storm windows, all of which can help reduce sound.
Condensation Control
Controlling moisture in HVAC duct systems is an important
indoor environmental issue in buildings. Fiber glass insulation
products minimize condensation on the interior and exterior of duct
surfaces and exterior surfaces of piping. They also reduce the
chance for microbial growth in the duct system and other
moisture-related building damage such as corrosion and stained
ceiling tiles.
Fiber glass duct liner, duct wrap, and duct board will
minimize the opportunity for condensation on ductwork, while proper
thickness of fiber glass pipe insulation will reduce condensation
on piping, minimizing the potential for microbial growth.