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Commercial Guide To Energy Conservation by CMI Insulation

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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.

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CMI INSULATION

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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

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WHY INSULATE?

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3 Reasons To Insulate

It’s not hard to lose heat

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

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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NON-INSULATION TIPS & TRICKS

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Tips & TricksPower 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

Circulate Heat• 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

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INSULATION SYSTEMS

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High-R-Value Banded System

• Most cost effective system

• Fastest True R30 system available

• Provides supreme support from underneath

• Long lasting

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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

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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

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MAINTENANCE

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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

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Want To Learn More?

Visit us @www.CMI-Insulation.com