One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

Fiberglass insulation is not airtight. Heck, it will barely even slow air propelled by convection, differential pressure or wind. It is especially helpless against air moving through a leaky pipe ...

Condensation control — Preventing condensation that could damage insulation and other HVAC system components or possibly lead to microbial growth; and Energy conservation — Reducing HVAC system ...

Poor heating of rooms in homes equipped with warm-air furnaces can sometimes be traced to heat loss through uninsulated or poorly sealed air ducts. When ducts run through cold areas such as crawl ...

The best way to ensure that an HVAC system, whether using bare metal or internally insulated ductwork, will continue to provide efficient, quiet air delivery, and occupant comfort is by following a ...

Q: I inherited a concrete block building that was then converted into a home several years ago. Part of it has a crawlspace and part is on a concrete slab. The crawlspace is always damp, and the ...

Maui homes and businesses can rely on Synairgy Mechanical for professional duct & vent services. Proper installation keeps airflow steady, controls humidity, and protects structures from moisture ...

Ask any bug: There's no place like a warm crawl space to spend the cold winter months. Why huddle beneath some freezing leaf when you can snuggle under a house that a human pays to heat? Of course, ...

Q: I bought a house last year and recently learned the air ducts in the house are made of asbestos and need to be replaced. Shouldn't our home inspector have checked for this?Do I have a case against ...