May 2008
by Ted Cushman
Air distribution is the weak link in many heating and cooling systems. Good ductwork is key to HVAC performance, yet all too often this vital part of the system is underexamined, bringing the energy performance of the home to surprising lows. Ted Cushman describes how the industry pros detail their ductwork — for results you can take to the bank.
First 100 Words:
Ductwork That Works Air distribution is the weak link in many heating and cooling systems. Here's how the industry's top pros detail their ductwork — for results you can take to the bank. Ted Cushman Experts agree that sealing ducts is vital to good HVAC performance, especially in a vented crawlspace or attic, where leaky return ducts will continually draw moist unconditioned air directly into the air handler. At around $6 a bucket, high-performance duct mastic is cheap, but the labor to seal the ductwork properly is tedious and painstaking. Good ductwork is key to HVAC performance. Yet hidden away
PDF
|
HTML
Post Comment 
Read Comments
(0)
Advertisement |
COASTAL CONTRACTOR Online is part of the Hanley Wood network of construction-industry Web sites:
Hanley Wood, LLC. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
