Your ducts are important - and no, we're not talking about your tear ducts, but about the ducts in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) ducting system in your home. Ventilation ducts are the vessels that carry air conditioned or heated air from a centralized location throughout your home, much the same way that blood vessels carry blood from the heart to all parts of the body. ...Read More

There are several different types of ductwork found in homes and businesses. While galvanized steel is still one of the most common, fiberglass ductwork runs a close second. How can you tell the difference between fiberglass and other types of ductwork? That's relatively easy. Metal ductwork is most often created with galvanized or stainless steel tubing.  Fiberglass ductwork has a shiny ...Read More

Metal ductwork is also known as sheet metal ducting. Such ducting is often made of galvanized or stainless steel. As with any other type of HVAC ducting and ducting system components, sheet metal ducting comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. 

Pros and Cons of Metal Ductwork

One of the downsides to traditional galvanized...Read More

Insulating your ducts improves efficiency. It keeps cool air cold and hot air hot. However, choosing the right type of insulation for your ductwork depends on the type of duct system you're installing. For example, ducts are made of many different types of components, such as thin metals or fiberglass. While these are great for conduction of both air conditioning and heating systems, you can l...Read More