NADCA has inducted two professionals into the prestigious NADCA Hall of Fame during its 35th Annual Meeting and Exposition, held in March in Las Vegas.
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.
Code for ductwork insulation focused primarily on energy efficiency is the starting point for meeting customer objectives, but there are other factors to consider, says David Burd, air distribution products technical manager for North America at Owens Corning.
To prevent air leaks and support airflow optimization under normal heating and cooling conditions, opt for a foil tape that is UL 181A-P or UL 181B-FX Listed
The more we can analyze potential problems with equipment used in different types of system designs, the better we can assist our clients in design reviews
There are many design aspects that are evaluated early in project development to help foresee potential problems that may arise during test & balance (TAB).
Daba, who moved to Canada 20 years ago as a refugee, did not initially have experience working with ductwork, but earned his Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI) accreditation from NADCA in 2023.