Corps Of Engineers Statement

The US Army Corps of Engineers writes the specifications for most military and many government buildings across the country. Value Engineered Products, Inc. has developed manufacturing processes to meet the most stringent Corps specifications for all insulation thicknesses and pipe sizes. Please contact us for submittal sheets and pricing for these custom units.

The Corps of Engineers Guideline Specification (CEGS) requirements are set forth in the following table of insulation lengths and gauges:

NOTE: These dimensions are substantially greater than accepted industry standards and must be considered when estimating a project.

Other shield dimensions may be acceptable on certain projects or in certain areas. Each region is autonomous and has the authority to alter specifications to meet the needs of the region or project. For this reason, Value Engineered Products, Inc. strongly recommends that you submit data sheets on every Corps of Engineers project.

Other important points when bidding to a Corps of Engineers Specification are:

• Galvanized steel shields only, twelve inches long, of 18-gauge material may be allowed on pipe 2 inches and smaller.
   
• The Corps of Engineers typically addresses only the lower 180 degrees (load bearing portion) of the unit on horizontal pipe.
   
• The Corps of Engineers does require a 360^o vapor barrier jacket to be continuous through the pipe hanger.
   
• Insulation inserts typically must extend a minimum of two inches at each end beyond the steel shield.
   
• Value Engineered Products' ultra-high compressive strength structural inserts or weight distribution plates are not included on Corps of Engineers units.
   
•  Sample boards are usually required on Corps Of Engineers projects to protect both the contractor and the Corps.

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