Pipe Insulation 101: Fundamentals and Basics
12/10/2025
Walk into any mechanical room and you’ll see miles of pipe. What you don’t see is the hidden work insulation does to keep those systems running.
The December 2025 issue of ASHRAE Journal features a cover story by Knauf’s Specifications and Business Development Manager for Commercial and Industrial Darrell Peil. His article gives mechanical professionals a clear look at why pipe insulation matters and how it supports safe, efficient systems.
He explains what pipe insulation does, how it works, and what engineers should know when selecting and installing it. Read the full article here.
You can also hear Darrell Peil on ASHRAE’s Hot Air podcast. He joins ASHRAE Journal’s Technical Editor Rebecca Norris to discuss the practical benefits of pipe insulation and its role in energy savings. Listen to the 8-minute episode here.