Q: I recently purchased a new home. The summer months are here, so I turned on my air conditioning one night. The next morning I went to my basement and ...

Q Duct is custom-fabricated using two layers of rigid UL 181 Pal phenolic core material, faced on both sides with coated aluminum and an exterior multilayered laminate jacketing material.

When installing exterior duct insulation, use a metallic tape to secure the materials. Although duct tape has a thousand and one uses, it does not hold up well on ductwork.

The ArmaTuff Plus, a super tough laminated insulation for exterior ducts, tanks, and vessels, can be used in all-weather applications. It is constructed with UV-resistant membranes that are laminated ...

Q. I’m hoping that you can offer a solution regarding the removal of duct tape adhesive from fiber cement exterior siding. During the holidays I used duct tape to hang some lights on the house ...

When installing exterior duct insulation, use a metallic tape to secure the materials. Although duct tape has a thousand and one uses, it does not hold up well on ductwork.

In all cases, the ducts need airtight seals at all joints, seams and takeoff points before the insulation is applied. If the ducts are inside the house but in a basement ceiling or between the ...