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Home » Keywords: » duct insulation

Items Tagged with 'duct insulation'

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Breathing New Life into America’s Schools: The Fight for Cleaner Indoor Air

How outdated systems and materials harm health and learning, and what a new coalition intends to do about it
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 3, 2026

A new coalition is working to upgrade HVAC systems and building materials in America’s schools, aiming to improve student health, equity, and learning by transforming indoor air quality.


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AABC Low Leakage Duct

Mike Kelly on Duct Leakage, Craftsmanship, and the Invisible Costs of Air

Why 1% matters: Mike Kelly’s crusade for going beyond the standard for duct leakage
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
January 8, 2026
A veteran HVAC expert argues that invisible duct leaks cost owners far more than they realize – and that better craftsmanship and stricter standards can pay off for decades.
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Ductwork

Sheet Metal Shops Ramp Up to Meet Surging EV Demand

It's the stringent technical requirements rather than sheer size that sets these mega projects apart from past projects
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
December 17, 2024

The electric vehicle (EV) boom is transforming the sheet metal industry, with mega projects sprouting up across the country. These massive EV battery plants require staggering amounts of ductwork. 


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Insulated Ductwork

From Beer Bottles to Better Buildings: Fiberglass Ductwork Insulation

Fiberglass insulation is critical for addressing noisy ductwork, but the material must be installed correctly to achieve goals
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
December 11, 2024

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.


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Flex Duct

Not Your Father’s Flex Duct

Austin Keating
Austin Keating
July 1, 2024
Here’s what makes modern flex duct so resilient that it can be cleaned – with the right tools and installation
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David Burd

Why Fiberglass is the Ideal Insulation for Ductwork

In a podcast interview with SNIPS NEWS, David Burd of Owens Corning weighs in on the benefits of fiberglass in ducting
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 12, 2024
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.
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Fiberizer

Why Flame Attenuated Insulation is Better than Rotary for Most HVAC Applications

While flame-attenuated marbles do add an extra step to production, they also add a step of quality control
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 7, 2024

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.


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Flex Duct Manufacturing

Flex Duct Manufacturer Scales up National Footprint

Building on more than 60 years of work on the national stage, JP Lamborn Co (JPL) continues to grow
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
December 1, 2023

Slideshow: Not only has JP Lamborn Co (JPL) grown, but the entire flex duct industry has seen many changes and innovations.


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Ductwork Install

Major Factors to Consider During HVAC Installation

Before you sign that contract for HVAC installation, here are some things you need to consider
Chris Jackson
May 25, 2023

Professionals often recommend installing aluminum weather-resistant insulated access panels to conduct checkups on your HVAC systems, as it can be hassle-free.


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HVAC

Is it Time to Upgrade Your HVAC System

HVAC systems last a long time, but every piece of equipment requires replacement eventually.
Emily Newton
Emily Newton
April 1, 2023

Knowing when to replace your HVAC system will help prevent the most dramatic effects of aging — high maintenance costs, inefficiency and costly breakdowns.


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