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The benefits of pipe-lagging and insulation
Insulating and lagging pipework makes sense on so many levels that it really is a no-brainer. The first and most obvious reason to get pipes lagged – especially for pipes that carry water in the cold winter months – is to prevent freezing. Many water pipes are sited outside or in unheated locations where […]
Continue ReadingECEX helps protect against Legionnaires disease
Over the last 30 years there has been a series of distressing incidents involving Legionnaires’ disease. These have been costly, both in terms of lives destroyed and finances decimated. Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal form of pneumonia, has resulted in manslaughter charges for individuals and companies as well as generating misery for many and tragedy […]
Continue ReadingAll you need to know about EN 1090 and structural steel
If you are involved in any kind of construction work you are probably familiar with EN 1090, a standard that regulates steel and aluminium structures. But did you know that you are breaking the law if you disregard the demands of EN 1090? EN 1090 applies to structural components, which are those “to be used […]
Continue Reading5 Benefits of Commercial Insulation for Facilities and Building Managers
It’s that time of year again; temperatures are gradually decreasing and the autumn/winter months are drawing near. With plenty of time until the predictable cold snap hits in the New Year, this is the best part of the year to be thinking about the benefits of insulation on site. 1) Reduction in heat loss/gain In […]
Continue ReadingThe summer is closing in…slowly.
Just as it seems we’re about to see the end of the cold and miserable British weather we’ve become so accustomed to, it strikes back in full force. That said, we did experience a few days of glorious sunshine which served as a welcome reminder that the summer is, albeit slowly, on its way. For […]
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