ABOUT DUCTING

Getting comfortable with ducting

The "air network" in your home...

What is Ductwork? - A network of metal, fiberboard or flexible material flowing throughout a space which delivers air from an HVAC unit to the respective zones of a home or office.

ductingThe ducts that are part of central heating and cooling systems. They offer one of the best opportuninities to increase your energy efficiency, increase your comfort and manage your energy bills.  Studies indicate that 10-30% of the heated or cooled air is lost (along with the money spent to heat or cool that air) through leaky or inefficient ducts. 

Properly sized, installed and sealed ductwork will make your heating and cooling systems significantly more efficient.  Testing the ducts will locate leaks or damage and focus repair work in the rights areas. Replacing the ducts offers the opportunity to size the rooms and balance the air for more comfort.   Plus you have the peace of mind that your not heating or cooling space unnecessarily. 

Today's standards for Ductwork have changed.  You may wonder why it is important to have insulated flex ducts in your home.  Or, does this type of duct make a difference vs. standard ducting?  The ducts we install are UL181 listed, have an R-Value of 6.  We install R6 insulated Wireflex that allows for greater flexibility of installation and the insulation factor  holds the conditioned air reducing heat/cool transfer loss.  The air you cool or heat is going to get to where you want it to and stay at a relative temperature as it moves through the ducts.

Ducting Specifications -

Core:

  • Two tough plies of black polyester film encapsulate a steel wire helix.
  • Rated pressures per UL-181: 10 in WE.C. positive, 1/2 in W.C. negative

    Recommended maximum operating pressures:
  • 6 in. W.C. positive for 12 in. diameter and under.
  • 4 in. W.C. positive for 14 in. diameter and over.
  • Rated maximum air velocity 4000 FPM

Thermal Characteristics:

  • R-6.0 certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and the Air Diffusion Council accordance with ADC Flexible Duct Performance and Installation Standards using ASTM C-518 at installed wall thickness on flat insulation only.

Vapor Barrier:

  • This metalized vapor barrier is constructed using fiberglass scrim which provides an outstanding combination of strength and tear resistance.
  • Perm rating of 0.04 perms when measured per ASTM E96, Method A.

Surface Burning Characteristics:

  • Flame Spread: Less than 25
  • Smoke Developed: Less than 50

Operating Temperature Range:

  • -20 Degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Continuous
  • -20 Degrees Fahrenheit to 250 degrees Intermittent

Approvals:

  • UL-181
  • NFPA 90A & 90B
  • HUD
  • City of Los Angeles
  • California Bureau of Home Furnishings
  • Most Federal, State, and Local Codes & Standards.

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