Featured Project – Dragon Jacket Insulation Protects Forced Main Sewer Line on Suspension Bridge in Bonners Ferry, ID

Project Scope:

• 800-Feet Straight Insulation
• 135 Bolt Through Insulated Pipe Saddles
• Valve Covers
• Banding Tools
• Bands

Project Results:

• Completed Within Stated Six-Week Timeline
• 135 Pipe Saddles Installed in 8 Hours by 3 Workers
• 800-Feet of Straights Installed in 4 Hours by 4 Workers
• Job Completed 80% Faster Compared to Projected Timelines Associated with Traditional Insulation
• Insulation is Low Maintenance and Requires No Special Care Under Normal Operations

Project Details

Maintaining team member safety and protecting the river from contamination were top priorities on this forced sewer line insulation project that spanned the entire length of a suspension bridge on the Kootenai River in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Crews needed to be able to work quickly and efficiently as they installed one new line and replaced an existing line.

The job involved removing old damaged fiberglass insulation and re-insulating with Dragon Jacket. The crews used dish soap to facilitate the installation of the pipeline through the Dragon Jacket saddles and then doubled back with the straight insulation. The project took significantly less time to complete than it would have using traditional insulation materials.