On the surface, constructing a removable insulation blanket may appear straightforward: gather insulation material, add mesh on one side and a cover on the other, stitch them together, include rivets ...

Aspen Aerogels is selling aerogels--a high-tech insulating material used in oil and gas pipelines and in aerospace--to retrofit older homes to be more energy efficient. Martin LaMonica is a senior ...

One of the simplest methods to do this is with a water heater cover. This water heater blanket insulation will help hold heat ...

Innovations in insulation and building wraps are cutting down on cost, installation time, and amounts of materials used, allowing more design freedom for architects. An ultrathin insulation allows for ...

The U.S. General Services Administration’s steam plant in Washington supplies up to 800,000 lbs/hr to several buildings. Officials used custom insulation blankets to adequately cover pipes, joints, ...

Removable Insulation Blankets are made up of a wide range of different material components: The inner and outer covers, the actual insulation material, and the fastening system. Since each material ...

Wrapping a building in a fire-protective blanket is a viable way of protecting it against wildfires, finds the first study to scientifically assesses this method of defense. By rigorously testing ...