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Home » Keywords: » duct sealing

Items Tagged with 'duct sealing'

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Jet Liner Insulated Duct

Insulation’s Moment: Safety, Predictability, and the New Demands on HVAC Systems

Experts are urging specifiers to rethink the role of duct insulation – not only for energy savings, but for fire safety and long-term reliability
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 7, 2025

As buildings strive for aggressive decarbonization, insulation has emerged as a critical – yet often overlooked – element in HVAC performance.


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Hardcast Rolled Sealants
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Carlisle HVAC

How Rolled Sealants Helped a Texas HVAC Company Save Six Figures

July 30, 2025
Switching from liquid mastic to Carlisle's Hardcast VOC Rolled Mastic Sealants helped a well-respected, mid-size HVAC and plumbing service company in Central Texas cut costs, eliminate installation mess, and reduce duct leakage. It also earned the contractor praise and $100,000 in annual savings.
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NEMI ICB TABB 2025

ICB Conference Brings Contractors, Certification Together

Testing, adjusting and balancing professionals gather for annual conference
Tiffannie Bond
July 24, 2025

Leaders and professionals in testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) gathered in Albuquerque for the 2025 ICB Conference, exchanging insights on the future of indoor air quality, fire life safety, and workforce development.


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Owens Corning Insulation Installation

Insulating for Resilience and Efficiency: 6 Factors to Inform the Spec

Lessons learned from Borlaug Center for Southern Crop Improvement design
Amanda Winckowski
July 10, 2025

The newly renovated Borlaug Center makes use of mechanical insulating materials that support resilience and efficiency.


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Emerald Acres Mattoon

The Sports Complex Boom and the Unsung Tech That Makes it Work

Duct wrap and reflective insulation help keep temperature-controlled sport complexes cost-effective
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
July 9, 2025

As small towns and exurbs invest millions in new sports facilities, the real MVPs might be behind the scenes – where advances in HVAC insulation technology help keep crowds comfortable and city budgets in the black.


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HVAC Duct System

SMACNA Publishes New Standards Manual

Manual provides detailed information on: air distribution materials, duct system layout, fan selection, duct leakage, acoustic considerations and TAB
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
April 9, 2024

Technical standards and manuals developed by SMACNA members have worldwide acceptance by the construction and code community, as well as local and national government agencies.


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Shurtape

Troubleshooting Foil Tape Challenges: Common Issues for HVAC Installers and How to Solve Them

Foil tapes play an important part in ductwork and HVAC efficiency
Dennis
Dennis Ineman
February 12, 2024

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



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Exploring Innovations in Ductwork for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Adopting these innovative ductwork materials is becoming increasingly attractive for reducing costs
Bilal Abdul-Nasir
November 3, 2023

These innovations in materials and technology are not only reshaping the HVAC landscape but also paving the way for a more sustainable and cost-effective future.


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Hercules Duct Sealant

Employee-owned Hercules Industries, Inc. Now a National Brand

Delivering high-quality HVAC ductwork and equipment in the Rocky Mountain region isn’t the only thing this company is known for
Stacey Winconek
October 4, 2023

The commitment of Hercules Industries to its employees and the communities where it operates has made it a successful and highly respected company in the sheet metal industry.


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Shurtape

A History of Shurtape’s Innovative Roll in HVAC Efficiency

By working side by side with HVAC partners, Shurtape has consistently introduced new tape solutions since 1955
Dennis
Dennis Ineman
September 26, 2023

Shurtape solutions demonstrate that improvements and innovations can happen anywhere and can help propel the trades industries forward.


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Sponsored Webinar

6/23/26 to 6/23/27
Contact: Ian

HVAC Duct Sealing Mastics: Why Selection Matters

In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.

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