Flex Duct
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The Joy of Flex
A recap of my Building Science Summer Camp presentation
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The Uniform Mechanical Code Looks to Limit Flex Duct
A current proposal recommends limiting length to 5 feet and requiring rigid elbows
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The Science of Air Flow in Flex Duct
A Texas A&M study shows how much of a hit you take when you let flex duct sag
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The Difficulty of Stopping Air Leakage Between the House and Garage
I-Joists and open-web floor trusses, especially with flex duct running across the garage wall, can be troublesome
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The Two Main Reasons Your Ducts Don’t Move Enough Air
Understanding the physics of air movement can lead to better duct systems
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The Lipstick-on-a-Pig Million-Dollar Home Syndrome
Despite spending large sums of money, owners of expensive homes often get cheapo HVAC systems
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How to Install Flex Duct Properly
Following the Air Diffusion Council's standards would lead to better installations
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Should Flex Duct Be Banned?
Like fiberglass batt insulation, this product is rarely installed properly
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Sealing Ducts: What’s Better, Tape or Mastic?
Make sure you choose products that provide durable sealing