From echoing hallways and idling buses to boisterous band practices and shop classes, schools have long been known as noisy environments. Beyond the sounds produced by occupants and vehicles, ...

Spiral ducts are common in today’s commercial settings. They offer a myriad of benefits ranging from longer duct runs to reduced leakage because they have fewer joints. Additionally, many architects ...

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: 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 ...

Question: I had a home-energy analysis. The report said my ductwork needs to be repaired upstairs and in the crawlspace because that is where a good deal of leakage is and also is bringing bad air ...

The saying ‘out of sight, out of mind’ often holds true for a building’s ducting and insulation systems. However, as heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) experts will agree, this is an ...