Most homeowners don t think about sealing the air ducts of their home but the process is crucial to keeping your house energy efficient.
How to seal air ducts in attic.
It s easy to overlook electrical wires ducts pipes and vents in the attic but the openings around these are holes can compromise the air sealing of your attic.
Possibly in an unfinished basement.
After sealing air ducts in the basement and attic you will find that both areas will become colder.
Sealing your ductwork can shave 20 off your energy bills.
Duct sealing by michael church here and in this video we re going to show you how and why it s very important to air seal the run of the ductwork.
If you do not have proper insulation in your attic and basement consider insulating both.
I ll show you how to find leaks and seal them in the how to video.
Locate the source of the thermal leaks by inspecting the ductwork while the air conditioner is running.
It is also recommended that you have your pipes insulated in both areas.
Well if they re not properly sealed.
To seal these openings use caulk or spray foam.
Seal fireplace and furnace holes.
There is typically a gap between the framing of.
Additional air duct sealing tips.
For larger holes filler material may be needed.
Air duct sealing video transcript.
Sealing ductwork is an easy diy project you can do this weekend.
Use zip ties to secure any loose ducts to the attic floor.
Steps to sealing attic air ducts.
Apply a generous amount of sealant mastic over the thermal leak.