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lower residential building codes. Depending on when a home was built, there may have been no codes targeting energy efficiency.
Issues with ductwork may sometimes be detected with a visual inspection — for example, disconnected ducts near registers or holes, tears and loose joints. But many times, the issues are more difficult to detect. That’s why it’s important to have an inspection conducted by a quali- fied contractor.
Owens Corning® Air CareTM contractors are equipped with the training and tools to evaluate an attic duct system’s integrity and the overall efficiency of the duct system. The contractor will use a fan and pressure gauge to conduct a basic duct leakage test to measure the extent of leakage in ducts. Thermal cameras will visual- ize where air from the ducts is escaping into uncondi- tioned parts of the home. The contractor will also assess the airflow rate as a duct system’s efficiency is affected by leakage as well as fan flow. Depending on the find- ings, the Owens Corning® Air CareTM contractor can recommend a solution to address duct issues that may involve repairing, sealing or replacing one or more sec- tions of ductwork.
Beyond ensuring that ductwork is properly connected and in good condition, other steps can contribute to comfortable and energy-efficient environments. Installing a programma- ble thermostat can help reduce heating and cooling costs by turning up or down the temperature when occupants are not home. And finally, adequate levels of insulation inside the at- tic can help guard against heated air flowing into the attic in the winter, or hot attic air from entering air-conditioned parts of the home in the summer.
Considering the role that attic ductwork plays in sup- porting a home’s heating and cooling system, ensuring
that a home’s ducts are in order can help homeowners support optimal comfort, energy efficiency and their in- vestment in a high-efficiency home comfort system.
This article is courtesy of Brandpoint.
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