THE MATCHUP
In the blue corner, we have the light weight - Paint. The challenger, in the red, is the heavyweight crowd favorite, F6!
PROTECTS AGAINST
FIRST TIME MATERIAL COST
WAIT A MINUTE!
(Based on a 10 ft length of foam pipe insulation)
Stop choking! We admit that the initial sticker price looks a little high in comparison to just a paint job on an inexpensive piece of pipe insulation, but we intend to show you that F6 is your time saving, cheaper in the long run option.
PRICE PER FOOT
DON'T PANIC
We can understand if you are still a little wary about it so, when we break it down by price per foot, it becomes a little more easy to swallow. Wait, this is about time saving. Time you don’t have for service calls - so let’s get to it.
AVERAGE APPLICATION TIME
IT'S THAT EASY?
Here’s where we get down to the nitty gritty. Painting definitely ain’t making that insulation pretty or career defining. It also takes time. 15 minutes or more can be spent on application while it only takes 5 minutes to apply the attractive F6.
APPLICATIONS OVER 10 YEARS
ONLY ONCE?
Not only is F6 a speedier install, you only have to apply it once - during your initial service. You won’t have to go back! Paint, on the other hand, deteriorates every 2-3 years making repeat service calls a forgone conclusion. You could be painting that bad boy up to 4 times in 10 years.
LABOR COST OF APPLICATION
THAT'S ALL?
Let’s revisit cost now. Knowing now the time it takes to apply paint, you’re looking at $6.25 spent every 2-3 years. We’re talking repeat service calls, folks. F6 will cost a little over $2 in labor for the life of the unit.
COST OF APPLICATIONS
REALLY..THAT'S ALL?
(Based on a 10 year time span) That being said, the only money and time spent on F6 is the upfront cost. That’s it. Painting, by conservative calculations, could cost you $85 - although, it could be upwards into the millions when you factor in your sanity and time.
ICC STANDARD COMPLIANT STATES
HEY!, I WORK THERE!
Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Arkasas, Ohio, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Washington D.C., North Carolina, and Florida already comply with International Code Council Standards. If you don’t happen to install in one of these states, don’t worry - it’s still a smart idea to cover that pipe insulation. See the links below to find out more.
Commercial Code
2015 IECC – C403.2.10.1 PROTECTION OF PIPING INSULATION
2015 IECC – C403.2.10.1 PROTECTION OF PIPING INSULATION
Piping insulation exposed to the weather shall be protected from damage, including that due to sunlight, moisture, equipment maintenance and wind, and shall provide shielding from solar radiation that can cause degradation of the material. Adhesive tape shall not be permitted.
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2015 IECC – R403.4.1 PROTECTION OF PIPING INSULATION
2015 IECC – R403.4.1 PROTECTION OF PIPING INSULATION
Piping insulation exposed to the weather shall be protected from damage, including that due to sunlight, moisture, equipment maintenance and wind, and shall provide shielding from solar radiation that can cause degradation of the material. Adhesive tape shall not be permitted.
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