Why Insulate?

Climate Change Levy

With the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, the issue of minimizing carbon dioxide emissions has become a key factor. It is vital that every effort is made to save energy. A major contribution to reduced carbon dioxide emissions is achieved by installing new and improving existing insulation.
Reasons for the use of insulation generally fall into one of the following categories:

to reduce climate change levy
to save energy money and CO2 emissions
to comply with mandatory legislation i.e. Building Regulations or Standards
to reduce heat loss/heat gain
to reduce running costs
to control process temperatures
to control surface temperatures
to reduce the risk of freezing
to provide condensation control or to reduce heating plant capacity;
to protect equipment from corrosion
to protect personnel against burns
to provide fire and acoustic insulation
to protect against frost

Andrews Services can provide our customers with specifications for the insulation and sheet metal cladding of pipework, vessels and equipment which includes the calculated Economic thickness of insulation and protective finish based on specific site information including payback calculations.

This can also be designed to meet the requirements of the Governments Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA) scheme which provides financial support to companies who wish to invest in energy saving technologies.

The Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme enables businesses to claim 100% first year capital allowances on investments in energy saving technologies and products. Businesses are now able to write off the whole cost of their investment against their taxable profits of the period during which they make the investment Pipework insulation is on the Energy Technology List which attract ECAs.