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Home » Keywords: » insulation

Items Tagged with 'insulation'

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Ryne Sullivan Kingspan Retrofit

How to Solve the Toughest Challenges in Commercial HVAC Retrofits

Real-world solutions for contractors facing complex retrofits and adaptive reuse projects
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
June 26, 2026

National sales manager Ryne Sullivan shares practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles in commercial HVAC retrofit projects, from duct leakage to tight construction schedules.


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Smoke Signals Fire Safety Duct

Smoke Signals: Why Duct Liner Choice Could Impact Fire Safety

Delve into the fire and smoke safety considerations of duct liner materials in HVAC systems
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David Burd
June 24, 2026

The choice of duct liner materials in HVAC systems can significantly affect fire safety by impacting smoke development and spread, writes ES NEWS Guest Columnist David Burd of Owens Corning.


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KingSpan All Electric Industrial HVAC

Inside Kingspan’s All-Electric HQ: How Innovation Drives Sustainability in Commercial Construction

A fully electrified, high-efficiency HQ in Florida built for net zero and circularity
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
May 8, 2026

Kingspan’s new Florida headquarters redefines high-performance building with all-electric HVAC systems, advanced envelope technologies, and a focus on circularity.


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Thermatuff Thermaduct phenolic duct preinsulate

Thermaduct Unveils Thermatuff Phenolic Panels at AHR Expo

New Thermatuff phenolic panels offer contractors a single solution for duct insulation, pre-insulated ductwork, and glueless metal duct lining
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
February 24, 2026

Thermaduct’s Thermatuff phenolic panels simplify HVAC duct insulation and installation by enabling use in pre-insulated, lined, and glueless sheet metal systems for commercial applications.


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Hamlin Sheet Metal 62 Inch Spiral

Hamlin Sheet Metal Solves Heavy-Duty Duct Insulation with Spiracoustic Plus

Hamlin in North Carolina needed a good solution for 60+-inch duct insulation, and Johns Manville had just the thing
Kristen White
January 8, 2026

Insulating a 62-inch duct is no small ask. Between engineering concerns with weight in an older building and the logistics of something so large, the folks at Hamlin Sheet Metal in Benson, North Carolina, needed an alternative to a double-walled system.


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Johns Manville Announces Leadership Transition in Insulation Systems

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
December 20, 2025

Kivits brings more than 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, including P&L leadership roles.


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Karim Muri Insulated Metal Panels

Efficiency, Cost and Speed: Addressing Construction Industry Challenges with IMPs

Insulated metal panels (IMPs) offer an all-in-one building envelope solution that boosts efficiency and speeds up timelines
Karim Muri
Karim Muri
December 10, 2025

Today’s construction industry needs smarter solutions to keep projects on budget, on schedule, and in line with tough environmental standards. Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are stepping up, writes Karim Muri of Kingspan. 


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Jet Liner Insulated Duct

Insulation’s Moment: Safety, Predictability, and the New Demands on HVAC Systems

Experts are urging specifiers to rethink the role of duct insulation – not only for energy savings, but for fire safety and long-term reliability
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 7, 2025

As buildings strive for aggressive decarbonization, insulation has emerged as a critical – yet often overlooked – element in HVAC performance.


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Kingspan Insulated Panels

Kingspan’s New Plant Fires Up, Producing Insulated Metal Panels to Meet High Demand

Innovative mineral fiber panels roll out as Kingspan expands its U.S. footprint
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
July 25, 2025

Kingspan is offering expanded domestic production capacity from Mattoon, Illinois, for data centers, healthcare, education, and more.


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Owens Corning Insulation Installation

Insulating for Resilience and Efficiency: 6 Factors to Inform the Spec

Lessons learned from Borlaug Center for Southern Crop Improvement design
Amanda Winckowski
July 10, 2025

The newly renovated Borlaug Center makes use of mechanical insulating materials that support resilience and efficiency.


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