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Posted by on November 25, 2007, 4:35 am
On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:17:22 -0500, "CraigT"
>My furnace is in a 12' X 20' storage room in my basement. Another room in
>the basement that is a little larger is my Home Theater set up and my
>computer desk. I have no vents open in my basement, yet the leakage from
>the ductwork is enough to heat it in the winter and in the summer makes the
>basement like an icebox. I have often thought that the furnace would be more
>efficient if I could seal and/or insulate the square and round ductwork in
>the basement. I have seen the air bubble foil wrap, but wonder if this would
>be a good solution for the square ductwork? Also, how would this best be
>accomplished yet still allow for duct cleaning every few years?
>
They sell foil covered fiberglass insulation in rolls just for that
use. You DO NOT want to use anything that is not made for this
purpose as a fire could start, at least nearest the furnace. You
apply this stuff with a special aluminum duct tape.
To make for easy cleaning, leave a few gaps where you open the ducts.
Maybe cover them with something easy to remove. A piece of this same
insul. held in place with steel wire would be one way.
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