One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

Q: My heating ducts are in the cellar, and the small ones that go to individual rooms are between the joists. How can I insulate them? The trunk lines (big rectangular ones) are under the joists. How ...

As cold weather hits, homeowners risk soaring energy bills if homes aren't winterized. Expert Art Mowry warns that simple ...

Poor heating of rooms in homes equipped with warm-air furnaces can sometimes be traced to heat loss through uninsulated or poorly sealed air ducts. When ducts run through cold areas such as crawl ...

Building design trends are constantly evolving as architects and building designers find new ways to improve building aesthetics, design, efficiency, and comfort. These trends range from improved ...

K-Flexâ„¢ AL Clad insulation systems can be used when insulating HVAC pipe and ducts in areas where easy cleanup is needed, such as food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is available in ...

Q: I inherited a concrete block building that was then converted into a home several years ago. Part of it has a crawlspace and part is on a concrete slab. The crawlspace is always damp, and the ...

Q: Our house does not heat evenly. It is a 160-year-old Greek Revival structure. It has two stories in the center and a one story wing on each side. There is a basement under the center two-story ...

Inefficient ducts force HVAC systems to work harder, raising costs. Rising heating bills, despite normal usage, may signal leaks or poorly connected ductwork. Upgrading or repairing ducts helps ...