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Insulated ducting VS. Conditioned Spaces? Cowboypoet 07-12-2007
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Posted by Cowboypoet on July 12, 2007, 6:00 pm
Building a new home in a medium/moderate climate and wondering if the extra
cost of enveloping ducting in a furred down space is worth the extra cost
over insulated ducting in my attic? Any help/thoughts on this is
appreciated.
ALSO.. What is the most effecient type of HVAC unit for good heating and
cooling?
PAUL



Posted by on July 12, 2007, 9:06 pm

> Building a new home in a medium/moderate climate and wondering if the
extra
> cost of enveloping ducting in a furred down space is worth the extra cost
> over insulated ducting in my attic? Any help/thoughts on this is
> appreciated.

What's the design say?

> ALSO.. What is the most effecient type of HVAC unit for good heating and
> cooling?


What's your utility rates?



Posted by Zephyr on July 12, 2007, 9:52 pm
Quite frankly Cowboy- you will save a bundle on energy by using the highest
R- in insulation you can, deeply burying the ducts in the insulation, and
enjoy the benefits of energy credits during the design phase. Use a TXV and
ask for Title 24 duct inspection as well.[You can exchange energy use
credits for more glass area or higher performance like sky lights, lighting
and such.]

Check with your architect and Title 24 Energy pro.
--
Zyp

> Building a new home in a medium/moderate climate and wondering if the
extra
> cost of enveloping ducting in a furred down space is worth the extra cost
> over insulated ducting in my attic? Any help/thoughts on this is
> appreciated.
> ALSO.. What is the most effecient type of HVAC unit for good heating and
> cooling?
> PAUL
>
>



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