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Insulate Ducts or Not?

I read the article on bringing the AC ducts within the conditioned space and found it interesting. One question I have that is not addressed, if the equipment and ductwork is now within the conditioned space, do the ducts need to be insulated? Is there code that addresses this?

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Asked by Gary Ryan
Posted Sun, 12/30/2012 - 12:57

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Yes. 2009 IRC calls for R6 in the conditioned space and R8 in the unconditioned space.

Answered by Armando Cobo
Posted Sun, 12/30/2012 - 15:22

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