Armacell Tuffcoat is the ideal outdoor pipe insulation solution. It will stand the test of time for those who need to insulate external pipework. This industry-leading outdoor pipe insulation based on Armaflex Class O Nitrile Foam insulation. It has an additional wrap-around self-seal plastic coating making it highly resistant to mechanical impact. Periodically you will need to join two pieces of the insulation. You should tape the join so that there is an tight seal. Some people advocate using specialist insulation tape, while this cannot hurt you can use duct tape just effectively so long as you make sure that the joints are snug and the two pieces of insulation are pushed firmly together before taping. We have a video on our Youtube Channel you can watch called Everything You Need To Know About Phenolic Pipe Insulation Foil pipe insulation with a closed-cell structure offers high resistance to moisture ingress and permeation whichprotects pipes from moisture issues such as corrosion and adverse reactions.

Also, since Kingspan phenolic insulation works most efficiently in the temperature range of -50°C to +110°C, they function as the ideal pipe wrap, not only to maintain the temperature of hot water but also to protect pipes from freezing. Kooltherm holds the highest possible BRE Green Guide rating of A+ and is manufactured to a BS EN ISO 14001: 2004 scheme, qualifying for the Responsible Sourcing credit. To prevent heat loss from any hot water pipes, or worst, any of the pipes freezing and potentially bursting they should be lagged. All Hot Water Pipes These are often leading to outside and garden taps ( you can learn how to install an outside tap here).In principle this is all that there is to is, however there are a number of areas that might cause you difficulties. Here’s how to deal with them: Joining lengths of insulation

Lagging, or insulating, your pipes will ensure that the heat in your hot water it is not lost before it gets where it is needed. There are three main reasons to lag pipework: Kingspan Kooltherm phenolic pipe insulation is long-lasting and durable. Due to its closed-cell nature, the thermal efficiency does not deteriorate with time. So Kingspan Kooltherm will bring you long-lasting energy savings. We have also written extensive articles on the subject which you can find here - Pipe Insulation Articles We have lots of projects all about insulation and draught proofing should you need more advice here. Therefore, this high performance pipe insulation, not only prevents moisture from the surroundings from entering the pipes or the application but also stops mould growth and prevents condensation. This in turn protects pipes from corrosion. Kingspan Pipe Insulation is Environmentally-Friendly:The perfect solution for where Waterproof Pipe Lagging is required. Once sealed, it will not allow water ingress which can cause problems with water freezing under the insulation.

If your loft in insulated the heat from your living space will not rise into the loft warming it and the pipes that run through it. Kingspan pipe insulation can be used to insulate all types of pipework including mild steel, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, multiplex and plastic pipework. Also with an operating temperature of -50°C to +110°C, this phenolic rigid pipe insulation could be the only pipe covering you will need for your project. Kooltherm pipe insulation is suitable to insulate both heating and chilled water lines.Phenolic foam is an insulating material utilised in a range of applications where higher thermal performance, fire and moisture resistance are important performance criteria. Phenolic foam insulation is usually lightweight, rigid but easy to install. Fire Resistance: Kingspan Kooltherm’s fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic core ensures excellent fire performance. This foam pipe insulation has a densely cross-linked structure that makes them difficult to ignite. Because of the superior fire performance of kooltherm, it can be used for insulation of pipework in building services The closed cell structure of Kingspan Kooltherm pipe insulationmeans that it is resistant to fire and moisture. The rigid phenolic core and fibre-free construction also make it lightweight and easy to handle. Its high fire resistance rating makes it suitable for any type of pipework, including water pipes.