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.
Professionals often recommend installing aluminum weather-resistant insulated access panels to conduct checkups on your HVAC systems, as it can be hassle-free.
Knowing when to replace your HVAC system will help prevent the most dramatic effects of aging — high maintenance costs, inefficiency and costly breakdowns.
Following the success of standard 100ft PROflex cartons, Ductmate is responding to customer feedback with new master roll lengths of 1000, 750 and 500ft.
When the efficiency of an HVAC system is discussed, proper ductwork is often overlooked. But at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas, it was discussed plenty at the Johns Manville booth.
The 4.4-inch wrap is the newest addition to the company’s R-12 insulation portfolio. It comes with an FSK facing, designed to prevent moisture drive and condensation control for closed systems.