Top Tips For Keeping Commercial Buildings Warm This Winter

Caledonian Heating • 21 November 2023

With November firmly upon us, the colder months are in full force. With a chilly December and January to look forward to, business owners and managers are looking for ways to keep their commercial buildings warm. Our blog dives into our favourite tips for keeping your commercial property warm this winter! For more information, keep on reading!

Ways To Keep Your Commercial Property Warm

These are some of our most effective tips for keeping your building and your employees nice and warm.

Check Your Pipes

As the cold creeps in, frozen pipes are on the rise. If your building is colder than usual, frozen pipes could be the culprit, preventing heat from travelling to radiators and around your building, so it’s important to check for any non-insulated piping.

If you do find a frozen pipe, you can thaw it out without professional help. Simply turn your warm tap on, to allow the pipe to thaw, and wrap a warm towel or some kind of insulation around the pipe. If you don’t have any luck with this method, you may need to call a professional.

HVAC Systems

Your HVAC System will need proper maintenance to keep it running smoothly. If you sense that it isn’t working properly, you may need to check that it hasn’t frozen and that the coils inside aren’t frozen. Listen for abnormal noises and a poor flow of air, which can indicate freezing or another issue. You should contact your installer if there are problems with your ventilation system.

Insulation

Insulation is a key factor in keeping buildings warm. Roof insulation, wall insulation and underfloor insulation are all excellent methods of regulating your building’s temperature and keeping heat inside. Quality insulation also means that your building will stay warmer for longer, meaning you won’t need to have the heating on as much.

Use Humidifiers

If upgrading your heating isn’t an option, or your building isn’t as warm as you want it to be, try investing in humidifiers. They are affordable and easily accessible, creating humidity in the air which naturally raises the temperature. They are a good alternative or additional heat source to your heating system and can help you save on your heating bills.

Draughts

If you are aware of draughty areas, try and seal these gaps up as much as possible. Draughts and gaps are perfect spots for cold air to creep in, and for warm air to escape. You can find a range of draught blockers to put under doors and windows with gaps can be easily sealed to prevent any hot air escaping.

Caledonian Heating

Here at Caledonian Heating, we specialise in a range of maintenance services including commercial heating installations, maintenance and commercial heating repairs. For more information about improving your commercial heating, you can head to our website or contact us today to speak to our team directly!

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