Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating of Ducts in Existing Homes

Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating of Ducts in Existing Homes

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Abstract

This document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall procedures for assessing and improving the duct system.

Original language	American English
Number of pages	62
State	Published - 2011

Bibliographical note

Work performed by Steven Winter Associates, Inc. for the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), Norwalk, CT

NREL Publication Number

NREL/SR-5500-53494

Other Report Number

DOE/GO-102011-3474

Keywords

air sealing
airflow
combustion safety
ducts
insulating duct wrap
mastic
retrofit
tapes

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Keywords

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