Encapsulating ducts in spray foam one option gray is considering is to encase the ducts in his attic with a 3 inch layer of closed cell foam a job he believes would be possible with one or two diy spray kits and a total cost of between 600 and 1 200.
Diy duct work attic.
Possibly in an unfinished basement.
Would this idea have any value in ted s situation.
Place ducts on top of joists in a ceiling or attic.
Flexible ductwork is a very popular because it is easy to install and has great insulation potential flexible ductwork is often made from flexible metals such as tin or aluminum also metal fiberglass or plastic.
I ll show you how to get the job done right.
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Duct sealing by michael church here and in this video we re going to show you how and why it s very important to air seal the run of the ductwork.
Do it right do it yourself.
You all have duct work either in your attic or crawlspace or something like that.
Route ducts between joists in a basement if possible or over them if necessary.
Installing flexible or insulated duct is an easy diy project.
In this video i use mastic and air duct sealant t.
Well if they re not properly sealed they are stealing money from you.