GREEN BUILDINGS
Green Buildings
As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, it’s more important than ever to ensure your next building project is considered “green”. Green buildings are known for being environmentally-friendly, innovative, and high quality. In addition to being more efficient, green buildings also often account for more clean air and daylight access, leading to healthier and happier tenants and potentially higher rental or sale rates.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most popular internationally recognized rating systems for environmentally friendly green buildings. The rating system works by assigning LEED points for each component that goes into the building’s construction, for reasons such as economic viability, level of efficiency, and recycling capability. Depending on the level of points you reach, your project becomes either a Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum LEED building.
Gasmaster Industries high-efficiency stainless steel condensing hot water boilers garner many points in this system. Our units enjoy a small footprint, and the recyclable materials of which they are built have a long service life. Their size gains points because of the lower cost of transportation. What’s more, with efficiencies of up to 99.8% they produce the maximum hot water for the fuel being used, leading to increased savings every month. The net effect serves to substantially enhance the number of points given for components of the mechanical room, a major consideration for LEED certification points.
As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, it’s more important than ever to ensure your next building project is considered “green”. Green buildings are known for being environmentally-friendly, innovative, and high quality. In addition to being more efficient, green buildings also often account for more clean air and daylight access, leading to healthier and happier tenants and potentially higher rental or sale rates.
Green Buildings
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most popular internationally recognized rating systems for environmentally friendly green buildings. The rating system works by assigning LEED points for each component that goes into the building’s construction, for reasons such as economic viability, level of efficiency, and recycling capability. Depending on the level of points you reach, your project becomes either a Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum LEED building.
Gasmaster Industries high-efficiency stainless steel condensing hot water boilers garner many points in this system. Our units enjoy a small footprint, and the recyclable materials of which they are built have a long service life. Their size gains points because of the lower cost of transportation. What’s more, with efficiencies of up to 99.8% they produce the maximum hot water for the fuel being used, leading to increased savings every month. The net effect serves to substantially enhance the number of points given for components of the mechanical room, a major consideration for LEED certification points.
Commercial Buildings
For optimal worker efficiency and customer happiness, a consistent heating solution is imperative to keep people comfortable in commercial buildings. Studies have shown cold employees are not only uncomfortable but are also distracted. When people are cold, their bodies expend energy keeping on warm instead of concentrating on their work. Drops in performance can cost employers 10% per hour per employee. For warehouses and factories, it can be extremely expensive to maintain a stable temperature- especially if using an inefficient heating system such as forced-air furnaces.
Furnaces, while continuing to be a popular heating choice, are an inefficient solution when it comes to heating. Air doesn’t retain heat, meaning that energy loss is rampant. Forced air heating can cause allergy and asthma issues, dry air quality, and distractions caused by often loud, moving air. Consistent heat can also be an issue as warmth tends to be spotty according to where vents have been placed.
In contrast, boilers are known for their heating efficiency. Hot water retains heat even after a boiler system has been turned off, allowing for more equipment downtime and a more consistent temperature throughout the building. Because there is no air circulating from the appliance, air filter replacement and allergens aren’t a concern. Boilers are also quieter than furnaces, causing fewer disturbances in a quiet commercial environment.
Our stainless steel condensing boilers can run with up to 99.8% efficiency in optimal conditions. By increasing the efficiency of your current heating system, you can see savings of hundreds to thousands of dollars annually. For smaller-scale commercial buildings, our HC Series units are an ideal solution. Larger buildings and requirements may require larger boilers, such as our NX Series units (up to 3,000,000 BTU/hr) or our GMI Series units (up to 12,000,000 BTU/hr). For temporary commercial operations, we also offer mobile boiler units created to any requested size as well as boiler rentals and leases.
For optimal worker efficiency and customer happiness, a consistent heating solution is imperative to keep people comfortable in commercial buildings. Studies have shown cold employees are not only uncomfortable but are also distracted. When people are cold, their bodies expend energy keeping on warm instead of concentrating on their work. Drops in performance can cost employers 10% per hour per employee. For warehouses and factories, it can be extremely expensive to maintain a stable temperature- especially if using an inefficient heating system such as forced-air furnaces.
Furnaces, while continuing to be a popular heating choice, are an inefficient solution when it comes to heating. Air doesn’t retain heat, meaning that energy loss is rampant. Forced air heating can cause allergy and asthma issues, dry air quality, and distractions caused by often loud, moving air. Consistent heat can also be an issue as warmth tends to be spotty according to where vents have been placed.
Commercial Buildings
In contrast, boilers are known for their heating efficiency. Hot water retains heat even after a boiler system has been turned off, allowing for more equipment downtime and a more consistent temperature throughout the building. Because there is no air circulating from the appliance, air filter replacement and allergens aren’t a concern. Boilers are also quieter than furnaces, causing fewer disturbances in a quiet commercial environment.
Our stainless steel condensing boilers can run with up to 99.8% efficiency in optimal conditions. By increasing the efficiency of your current heating system, you can see savings of hundreds to thousands of dollars annually. For smaller-scale commercial buildings, our HC Series units are an ideal solution. Larger buildings and requirements may require larger boilers, such as our NX Series units (up to 3,000,000 BTU/hr) or our GMI Series units (up to 12,000,000 BTU/hr). For temporary commercial operations, we also offer mobile boiler units created to any requested size as well as boiler rentals and leases.
Residential Buildings
Furnaces, one of the most popular options for heating a residential building, are actually the least economical heating solution available. This is because air cannot hold heat whereas circulated water retains heat, heating your home even after the boiler has been turned off. Furnaces are also loud, with forced air creating a constant disturbance in a quiet home. Air quality problems can also arise if maintenance neglects the furnace filters, which can cause asthma and allergy issues. Residents may also find furnaces to dry out the air, causing uncomfortable side effects.
Boilers are known to be one of the most efficient heating systems for heating a home. The water continues to radiate heat, creating a more consistent warmth that lasts longer than forced air. Boilers don’t require air filters and don’t spread dust or allergens through your home.
A heating system’s efficiency is measured by the annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) percentage. AFUE is the ratio of heat output compared to the fossil fuel energy consumed (annually). Flue and chimney loss is deducted from the overall percentage. Older, low-efficiency heating systems may see an AFUE of around 56% to 70%, whereas high-efficiency systems will be closer to 90% – 98.5%.
By retrofitting or replacing your old boiler you can see hundreds of dollars a year in fuel savings, which can help offset the cost of upgrading in the first place. Larger scale residential buildings such as condominiums and apartments can benefit even further from an efficient heating system. Whereas for a smaller residential building an increase of 20% efficiency may not be enough to warrant an upgrade, larger buildings can much more easily recoup costs.
Our stainless steel condensing hot water boilers have been found to run at up to 99.8% efficiency in optimal conditions. The small, compact size of our HC Series makes them the ideal heating solutions for smaller apartment buildings, whereas our larger models such as the GMI 12M are capable of heating up to 240 apartment units at one time. For smaller residential sizes, please contact us for more information.
Furnaces, one of the most popular options for heating a residential building, are actually the least economical heating solution available. This is because air cannot hold heat whereas circulated water retains heat, heating your home even after the boiler has been turned off. Furnaces are also loud, with forced air creating a constant disturbance in a quiet home. Air quality problems can also arise if maintenance neglects the furnace filters, which can cause asthma and allergy issues. Residents may also find furnaces to dry out the air, causing uncomfortable side effects.
Residential Buildings
Boilers are known to be one of the most efficient heating systems for heating a home. The water continues to radiate heat, creating a more consistent warmth that lasts longer than forced air. Boilers don’t require air filters and don’t spread dust or allergens through your home.
A heating system’s efficiency is measured by the annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) percentage. AFUE is the ratio of heat output compared to the fossil fuel energy consumed (annually). Flue and chimney loss is deducted from the overall percentage. Older, low-efficiency heating systems may see an AFUE of around 56% to 70%, whereas high-efficiency systems will be closer to 90% – 98.5%.
By retrofitting or replacing your old boiler you can see hundreds of dollars a year in fuel savings, which can help offset the cost of upgrading in the first place. Larger scale residential buildings such as condominiums and apartments can benefit even further from an efficient heating system. Whereas for a smaller residential building an increase of 20% efficiency may not be enough to warrant an upgrade, larger buildings can much more easily recoup costs.
Our stainless steel condensing hot water boilers have been found to run at up to 99.8% efficiency in optimal conditions. The small, compact size of our HC Series makes them the ideal heating solutions for smaller apartment buildings, whereas our larger models such as the GMI 12M are capable of heating up to 240 apartment units at one time. For smaller residential sizes, please contact us for more information.
Institutional Buildings
Institutional buildings have needs which can vary widely, from the requirements for office buildings to the specific demands of hospitals, social housing, educational facilities, and libraries. For publicly-funded or non-profit buildings, it’s often a priority to keep the building’s budget and carbon footprint sustainably low.
One of the ways to reduce costs is through the use of an efficient heating system, such as a condensing hot water boiler. Many buildings utilize forced-air furnaces, which is inefficient as air cannot retain heat (unlike water). By choosing a system such as a hot water boiler, you can avoid issues such as allergens and asthma triggers spread through dirty air filters, and distractions caused by the sound of forced-air. Temperatures are also easier (and cheaper) to keep consistent using a hot water boiler system.
Older institutional buildings often have issues with retrofitting. Challenges can include smaller doorways, lack of service entrances and elevators, and inadequate plumbing. For the first two issues, we have our NX Series and HC Series units, both designed to fit through and into compact spaces. NX Series boilers are tall but thin enough to fit through 36″-wide doorways. HC Series boilers are compact but stackable, allowing you to fit up to 5,000,000 BTU in only 25 sq ft. For newer institutional buildings, a larger boiler may be more practical. The GMI 12M can heat up to 240 apartments at one time.
For buildings such as health care facilities, it may be important to retain water purity for the sake of sanitization and/or other sensitive use cases. Gasmaster uses only 316/316L stainless steel, an alloy that can withstand the corrosive nature of deionized water without corrupting or contaminating it. 316/316L is more than above the requirements for a food-grade water system, allowing our boilers to be potable water certified.
Institutional buildings have needs which can vary widely, from the requirements for office buildings to the specific demands of hospitals, social housing, educational facilities, and libraries. For publicly-funded or non-profit buildings, it’s often a priority to keep the building’s budget and carbon footprint sustainably low.
One of the ways to reduce costs is through the use of an efficient heating system, such as a condensing hot water boiler. Many buildings utilize forced-air furnaces, which is inefficient as air cannot retain heat (unlike water). By choosing a system such as a hot water boiler, you can avoid issues such as allergens and asthma triggers spread through dirty air filters, and distractions caused by the sound of forced-air. Temperatures are also easier (and cheaper) to keep consistent using a hot water boiler system.
Institutional Buildings
Older institutional buildings often have issues with retrofitting. Challenges can include smaller doorways, lack of service entrances and elevators, and inadequate plumbing. For the first two issues, we have our NX Series and HC Series units, both designed to fit through and into compact spaces. NX Series boilers are tall but thin enough to fit through 36″-wide doorways. HC Series boilers are compact but stackable, allowing you to fit up to 5,000,000 BTU in only 25 sq ft. For newer institutional buildings, a larger boiler may be more practical. The GMI 12M can heat up to 240 apartments at one time.
For buildings such as health care facilities, it may be important to retain water purity for the sake of sanitization and/or other sensitive use cases. Gasmaster uses only 316/316L stainless steel, an alloy that can withstand the corrosive nature of deionized water without corrupting or contaminating it. 316/316L is more than above the requirements for a food-grade water system, allowing our boilers to be potable water certified.