In last week s blog i discussed the practice of burying attic ducts in deep insulation since burying ducts is simply one of several ways to address the energy waste associated with the decision to locate ducts in a vented unconditioned attic it s worth taking a fresh look at all of the possible solutions to the attic duct problem.
Attic duct problems include all the following except.
C reduces carbon monoxide.
The duct insulation should include a vapor barrier cover.
Collapses of the chimney b.
To prevent problems use saddles or straps to support at regular intervals 4c 4d follow the manufacturer s instructions but in case they get lost here is a list of best practices for.
All of the following are common problems found on gas piping except a leaks.
Common air conditioner thermostat problems include all of the following except.
Insulation missing or loose e.
Attic duct problems include all of the following except.
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Attic duct problems include all the following except a disconnected.
Common door and window problems include all the following except.
Air vapor barrier missing or damaged.
Install loose fill insulation to cover the ducts and the attic floor to meet or exceed the code required r value for attic insulation.
C air vapor barrier missing or damaged.
Sometimes the best route for a flexible duct run is up and over an obstruction.
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Test total duct leakage.
The rigid insulation was saturated from condensation.
All of the following are common glass problems except.
Throw duct leakage into the mix and the problems are even worse.
With hundreds of square feet of ductwork surface area in the attic and a δt of 75 f the air coming out of the vents in your home will be significantly higher than 55 f.
Exhaust gas entry into the house d.
I found instead a vintage 3 ton ac unit with 1 rigid insulation taped all over it and insulated flex duct snaking all over the poorly insulated attic.
But without proper support ducts can develops sags or kinks that reduce airflow 4a 4b.
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Attic duct problems include all of the following except.
Attic duct problems include all the following except a leaking.
Mechanically fasten and mastic seal all duct connections.
The flex ducts were literally filled shut with ice in the low spots compressing the scant insulation layer beneath them.
Sills slopping down away from the window.