Purchase duct wrap insulation that complies with the 2009 international energy conservation code iecc standards that specify an r value of 8 for attic ducts and 6 for ducts located anywhere else.
Insulating ac ducts in attic foam.
Install loose fill insulation to cover the ducts and the attic floor to meet or exceed the code required r value for attic insulation.
One huge benefit of the spray foam insulated attic is that conditioned air leakage from the ac furnace duct system is contained and used to condition the attic.
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Many homeowners love spray foam insulation and it s easy to understand why.
In a vented attic all of that expensive airflow is lost to the environment.
Oh and when you put it in your attic spray foam insulates the attic itself.
Spray foam kits are quicker and easier to use plus you get a seamless air barrier and high r value in just 1 inch.
Consider adding more insulation as ductwork is farther from the furnace.
The foam provides a vapor barrier so the ductwork won t sweat.
Cover the metal ductwork with closed cell spray foam.
Cover the spray foam with fire retardant spray.
Spray foam spreads fire very fast creates massive amounts of toxic smoke.
When we seal the attic with spray foam it s as tight as a butter tub.
If using this technique in a humid or marine climate the ducts must be encapsulated with spray foam before installing the blown insulation.
Choose foam it green spray foam insulation kits and don t settle for less than you deserve.