This ebook is to help owners of commercial buildings, especially metal buildings understand how to conserve energy during the harsh winter months. Learn more about energy efficiency and how to keep energy costs through several methods, including adding insulation. Visit http://www.cmi-insulation.com for more information.

2. CMI INSULATION

3. Who Is CMI Insulation?
CMI Insulation has been in
business for over 35 years
and prides ourselves on
being some of the most
knowledgeable people in
the insulation industry

4. WHY INSULATE?

5. 3 Reasons To Insulate
It’s not hard to lose heat
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Tax Credits
Build a plan to reduce energy usage by 50%
Record expenses, materials, services performed
Professional inspection
Claim the deduction on your tax refund
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Energy Is Expensive
Annual energy costs for U.S.
commercial and industrial facilities
is $202.3 billion
30% of energy in buildings is used
inefficiently or unnecessarily
Amount of money saved if energy
efficiency was improved by 10% is
$20 billion

6. NON-INSULATION TIPS & TRICKS

7. Tips & Tricks
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Power Down Electronics
Turn off & unplug office equipment when
not in use for long periods of time
Enabling sleep mode saves up to $30 per
year, per device
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Circulate Heat
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Heat rises
Large buildings collect warm air at the
ceiling
Circulating warm air saves money
Programmable Thermostats
Schedule thermostats to adjust when
building is vacant
Save 5-15% per year by lowering
temperature 10° for eight hours
Swap Out Old Light Bulbs
Energy efficient bulbs can save up to
80% electricity

8. INSULATION SYSTEMS

9. High-R-Value Banded System
• Most cost effective
system
• Fastest True R30
system available
• Provides supreme
support from
underneath
• Long lasting

10. Retro-Fit System
• CMI’s Retro-Fit
System is one that a
single person can
install quickly.
• Transforms dirty and
tattered interiors into
bright clean looking
surfaces
• Energy efficient and
great acoustical
benefits

11. Simple Saver System
• Maximize placement of high R-value insulation
• Vapor barrier and straps provide great fall
protection
• Uncompressed insulation retains full R-value
and is more efficient to heat and cool

12. MAINTENANCE

13. Insulation Maintenance
Insulation Facts
• Insulation has extremely
long lifespan
• Insulation facing can start
looking old & can start
deteriorating over time
Insulation Tips
• Minimize smoke & engine
exhaust indoors
• Minimize UV rays entering
the building through large
opened doors for extended
periods of time
• Reduce dust by keeping all
doors and windows closed as
much as possible

14. Want To Learn More?
Visit us @
www.CMI-Insulation.com