Remember to take your climate zone into account if you’re considering burying insulated flexible ducts so you don’t create future problems with moisture.
David Burd, Air Distribution Products Technical Manager for North America at Owens Corning, sits down with SNIPS NEWS to discuss duct insulation options and tradeoffs.
Fiberglass produced on rotary equipment, with a less consistent distribution of fibers, is better suited for thicker insulation; whereas fiberglass produced from the flame-attenuated pot and marble method is more consistent.
There are no recognized professional protocols on how to repair air handler units. “You and your customer are really on your own when you enter into air handling unit restoration," says David Monson of Armstrong Duct, Vent, Hearth and Home.
One of the more underrated items that do not receive the attention they deserve is the insulation. Unfortunately, homeowners are not the only ones who sometimes look past this important aspect of the HVAC system.