Articles Tagged with ''ductwork''

The new Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital and Eskenazi Health campus in Indianapolis is expected to become the country's first certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Silver hospital.

Fiberglass Duct Wrap Plays Integral Role in Indianapolis Hospital’s LEED Strategy

Goal Was to Meet ASHRAE 90.1 Requirements, While Providing Highest Indoor Environmental Quality
Jim Voitel
April 21, 2014
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Currently on track to become the nation’s first certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Silver hospital, the new $754-million Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital and Eskenazi Health campus in Indianapolis places a considerable emphasis on green design.


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An Aeroseal contractor works on sealing the ductwork inside a home. The aerosolized vapor travels throughout the ductwork, automatically sealing leaks from the inside. (Photo courtesy of Aeroseal)

DOE: Leaky Ducts are Top Energy Waster

Sealing Ductwork Can Improve IAQ, HVAC System Performance, Occupant Comfort
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Jen Anesi
October 21, 2013
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The average home’s ductwork leaks 30 percent or more. And while some model building codes now require duct-leakage testing and sealing, there is still a significant amount of work to be done — and a significant amount of energy to be saved.


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In certain regions in the U.S., products such as fiber glass duct board, pictured here, and flexible duct are gaining popularity due to ease and cost to install, according to the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association.

Duct Insulation on the Rise in Retrofit

Insulating Ductwork Improves Energy Efficiency, Building Acoustics
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Jen Anesi
October 21, 2013
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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 more and more during retrofit projects in an effort to make older homes and buildings more efficient.


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mobile duct rack system

Contractor Creates Unique Duct Rack

John Conrad
October 15, 2012
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Teamwork and ingenuity helped contractors at Dynamic Systems Inc. turn a major shipping and handling problem into an innovative and award-winning duct rack system. Two employees located in the Phoenix office worked together to create a solution for shipping ductwork that saved over 1,000 man-hours.


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