Items Tagged with 'insulation'

Fan of the movie Office Space? There’s an important lesson HVAC contractors can take from the cult classic.

Next time you recycle a beer bottle, consider this: it might just end up helping to make the world more sustainable, and quieter, one building at a time.

“This research underscores the need to retrofit homes with air sealing and insulation, since almost nine out of 10 homes are under-insulated,” said Curt Rich, president and CEO of the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association.

Among the various HVAC insulation options available, elastomeric closed-cell foam duct insulation (closed-cell foam) solutions stand out for providing safe, sustainable, high-performance thermal and acoustic insulation while resisting moisture and improving overall indoor air quality (IAQ).

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.

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.

Glass wool takes the lead with its exceptional properties, while the commercial sector drives demand for energy-efficient solutions.

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.