Info on Deep Burying Insulation for Attic Ducts

All the components of an HVAC system must work in tandem and be installed correctly for the system to run at peak efficiency. While many people focus on the efficiency rating of their unit, it won’t be able to perform as intended if the ductwork isn’t installed by a qualified professional. Our company specializes in making homes as energy efficient as possible, and correctly installed ductwork is essential to energy savings, keeping your system healthy as long as possible and creating a comfortable environment in your home. In addition to HVAC and ductwork solutions, we also offer solar panel installation and maintenance, insulation services and more for our clients in Northern California. Ductwork should be airtight, routed properly, sealed at all connections and insulated correctly. It takes a professional to understand the nuances of perfectly functioning ducts, and if you have a problem in any of these areas it can lead to uneven heating or cooling, unnecessary strain on your unit and/or poor air quality in your home. Recent innovations to the way ducts are manufactured have solved a long-time issue regarding condensation in attic spaces. As we all know, attics can get very hot in the warmer months, but your home’s ductwork must run through the attic space to reach every area in your home. You don’t have to be an expert to see the potential issue here: cool air running through a duct interacting with the warm, potentially humid, air in the attic can lead to condensation, and any excess water in a home is a potential issue. Air conditioning an attic could be costly, counterproductive and has its own issues, so the solution was to insulate the inside of the ducts. This proved to be the right solution, and now ductwork in attics can be used safely. Even still, these ducts are in very warm places and this poses an issue since they carry conditioned, cool air to different areas in your home. Luckily, there is an ideal solution. As stated before, we specialize in home efficiency. The most efficient way to install ducts in an attic is on or close to the floor and then bury the duct in insulation. This deep burying process protects the duct from the harsh heat of the summer in an attic, and the new design of the duct prevents condensation. The result is cool air traveling through your home without being exposed to extreme heat, meaning your unit can work as intended and condition the home without putting excess strain on the system. There are specific requirements for burying ducts per building codes, and our team can ensure perfect installation to meet all codes and produce maximum efficiency. While you might be hesitant about installing new ductwork or having your current ducts buried, there are rebates and incentives available for people who upgrade to more efficient solutions, and if you’re interested our team can help find the best solution for your needs. If you’re in Northern California and want to learn more about deep burying ducts, or if you have any home efficiency needs, visit our website at https://www.clearefficiency.com/, contact us via email at info@clearefficiencyhome.com or give us a call at (916) 438-2532 today.