If using this technique in a humid or marine climate the ducts must be encapsulated with spray foam before installing the blown insulation.
How to repair torn up ducts in attic.
How to repair torn insulation on ducts 1.
Quick and easy fix.
Attic duct insulation repair and sealing duration.
But uh basically i ll take you over to the work table and i ll show you what i m going to do.
In last week s blog i discussed the practice of burying attic ducts in deep insulation since burying ducts is simply one of several ways to address the energy waste associated with the decision to locate ducts in a vented unconditioned attic it s worth taking a fresh look at all of the possible solutions to the attic duct problem.
Install loose fill insulation to cover the ducts and the attic floor to meet or exceed the code required r value for attic insulation.
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The size of my hand i can stick my hand in the ductwork.
So obviously we can t leave it like that.
How to splice two pieces of ductwork together.
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How to fix tear in ductwork.
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Add additional sealant if necessary.
Probe through the insulation to make sure the duct itself is not damaged.
Cut a piece of foil tape large enough to cover the damage to the internal duct.
Locate the damaged or torn insulation.
Cover the damage with the tape.