Tag: condensation

  • Buried Ducts Allowed in 2018 Energy Code

    Prime:  prime Subtitle:  The keys are duct leakage, R-values, and the vapor barrier Images:  Water vapor from the air condenses on air conditioning ducts in humid climates. It’s as normal as poorly insulated bonus rooms making occupants uncomfortable or cigarettes causing lung cancer†. Condensation on ducts is most common in crawl spaces and basements, where…

  • Buried Ducts Allowed in 2018 Energy Code

    Prime:  prime Subtitle:  The keys are duct leakage, R-values, and the vapor barrier Images:  Water vapor from the air condenses on air conditioning ducts in humid climates. It’s as normal as poorly insulated bonus rooms making occupants uncomfortable or cigarettes causing lung cancer†. Condensation on ducts is most common in crawl spaces and basements, where…

  • Preventing Accidental Dehumidification

    Prime:  prime Subtitle:  A lesson for winter on dew points and condensing surfaces Images:  …