CHANTILLY, VA — The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) has released the first edition of Accepted Industry Practices for Sheet Metal Lagging.
The main purpose of the metallic or plastic covering, known as lagging, is to protect the more fragile insulating material from the effects of weather and traffic in an industrial setting. According to SMACNA, the publication assists the designer, contractor, and plant engineer in understanding and solving the complexities involved in the design, fabrication, and installation of sheet metal lagging systems.