Metal Building Insulation and Fire Safety


Posted on Wednesday Oct 04, 2023 at 04:18PM in General


Metal buildings are a popular choice for a variety of low-rise commercial and industrial applications; they are durable and relatively inexpensive to construct; they offer design flexibility and versatility; and steel is inherently fire-resistant. However, any structure can experience a fire, which means it’s critical that contractors use building materials that contain certified fire safety properties. A specific building material – insulation – takes center stage in the discussion about fire safety and metal buildings, as it is a major element of the building envelope and can either ignite or help stop the spread of a fire. Keep reading for a breakdown of the important fire safety factors to consider when choosing metal building insulation.  

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Top Three PPE Items For Insulation Work


Posted on Friday May 05, 2023 at 12:53PM in General


Proper use of PPE can mitigate these risks and allow insulation work to be done safely. This blog will discuss the top three PPE equipment items for insulation work: gloves, eye protection, and respirators, as well as tips for donning and doffing PPE.

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A Tribute to Mike Feehery


Posted on Friday Jun 17, 2022 at 08:28AM in General


It isn’t often that we post a blog that features an individual, but at SPI, we are a family, and as such we feel the loss of a family member very deeply. It’s only fitting, then, that this week’s blog is dedicated to the life and legacy of our brother, friend, and mentor: Mike Feehery.

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Texas Freeze - One Year Later


Posted on Tuesday Feb 22, 2022 at 09:26AM in General


In February 2021, three winter storms hit the state of Texas from the 10th to the 20th. They caused widespread severe weather and some of the lowest temperatures seen in the state. These storms did a great deal of damage, becoming known as the worst energy infrastructure failure in the history of the state and leading to water, food, and heat shortages. On the one-year anniversary of these historic storms, let’s look at how they were able to cause such damage and what measures could have been taken to prevent it.

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Thermaxx Jackets


Posted on Friday Feb 11, 2022 at 09:50AM in General


When it comes to pipe insulation, we often think of rigid facings and calcium silicate elbows, but Thermaxx does things a little differently. A recent addition to the SPI family of companies, Thermaxx are experts in removable blanket insulation solutions for complex piping systems.

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Digital Transformation Strategies


Posted on Tuesday Oct 05, 2021 at 04:25AM in General


When we sat down and really looked at our website and digital presence, we realized that we had a lot of work to do. As a leader in the fabrication and insulation industries, SPI recognized that our website was not in line with that distinction, and we have been working hard to redesign it. As we began this process, we focused on user experience – what was missing from the current site? What parts of it were too filled with jargon to easily understand? What could we do to make it more navigable?

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