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 ...

Fiberglass insulation is not airtight. Heck, it will barely even slow air propelled by convection, differential pressure or wind. It is especially helpless against air moving through a leaky pipe ...

A. You can insulate the exposed ducts, but keep in mind that the heat they are putting into the basement might be keeping your water pipes from freezing in very cold weather. If you live in a ...

Q: How should I insulate the heating and cooling ducts that run through the attic of my 1950s bungalow in East York? The ducts run across the tops of ceiling joists and are exposed to cold in the ...

In many high-end new-build projects, ductwork is routinely insulated to help minimize energy loss as conditioned air travels from the HVAC units through the ductwork. But duct insulation is being used ...

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 ...

Dear Jim: We are considering installing a heat pump or central air conditioner. We currently have radiant heating. I have heard mini-duct systems are very comfortable and quiet. How do they work? Jack ...