What is Ductwork?

Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning a building is, in a forced air system, accomplished using ductwork. Ducts are a series of sectioned conduits, or tubes, which convey either heated or cooled air from the furnace or air conditioner, throughout the building. These ducts, along with the actual furnace and air conditioning unit, are ordinarily thought of as the building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Hard pipe, used to transfer water or gas, is not considered ductwork. The piping or tubing commonly used for ductwork may be manufactured from tin, or sheet metal, fiberglass, or flexible plastic. A type of flexible ductwork may be manufactured from vinyl-encased insulation, through which a coiled wire is inserted. This flexible ductwork is popular due to its ease of installation, and its insulating properties. Because of its importance in the overall utility, and livability of a particular structure, ducts are often among the first items to consider when ...  more

- A network of metal, fiberboard or flexible material flowing throughout a space which delivers air from an HVAC unit to the respective zones of a home or office. The ducts that are part of central heating and cooling systems. They offer one of the best opportuninities to increase your energy efficiency, increase your comfort and manage your energy bills. Studies indicate that 10-30% of the heated or cooled air is lost (along with the money spent to heat or cool that air) through leaky or inefficient ducts. Properly sized, installed and sealed ductwork will make your heating and cooling systems significantly more efficient. Testing the ducts will locate leaks or damage and focus repair work in the rights areas. Replacing the ducts offers the opportunity to size the rooms and balance the air for more comfort. Plus you have the peace of mind that your not heating or cooling space unnecessarily. Today's standards for Ductwork have changed. You may wonder why it is important to have ...