“Forward-thinking contractors keep duct insulation in the forefront as they understand the impact it has on temperature loss through the duct system,” said David Richardson, curriculum developer and ...

In many high-end new-build projects, ductwork is routinely insulated to help minimize energy loss as conditioned air travels from the HVAC units through the ductwork. But duct insulation is being used ...

An airtight, well-insulated ductwork system is key to a building’s heating and cooling installation. If the system is not effectively designed, installed, sealed and insulated, the total heating and ...

Q Is it time to replace my 40-year-old ductwork? Can reduced heating and cooling costs justify the high cost of replacing the ducts, or will sealing and insulating the existing ducts be just as ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

When you try to marry a century‑old house with a sleek modern HVAC system, you are really forcing two very different eras of ...