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.
Air duct seal.
Most homeowners don t think about sealing the air ducts of their home but the process is crucial to keeping your house energy efficient.
We connect our proven technology to your home or business heating air system to distribute the sealing formula.
When using mastic duct sealant on your own you can apply it with a simple paintbrush.
This pasty thick paint like substance can be applied to cracks and gaps in your ductwork with a caulking gun and spread with a paintbrush or if using a gallon pail just scooped and applied directly with the paintbrush.
Dap high temp 100 rtv silicone sealant 10 3 fl oz red duct sealant.
Sealing air duct plenums takeoffs elbows and vent boots where they connect and sealing the seams per product instructions may help save energy.
You all have duct work either in your attic or crawlspace or something like that.
The sealant is fiber reinforced and easy to apply by brush gloved hand or.
A better option is to use mastic air duct sealant.
Duct sealant is another product that is commonly used to seal up duct leaks.
Air duct sealing video transcript.
As long as you don t confuse the two you can seal your ducting leaks and make beautiful duct tape belts or bracelets.
And while their duct tape line isn t designed for hvac applications this particular line is one of the best for the job.
In houses with forced air heating and cooling systems ducts are used to distribute conditioned air throughout the house.
Our non toxic water based formula effectively seals all the holes in the air ducts and vents making sure the air goes where you need it not where you don t.
In a typical house however about 20 to 30 percent of the air that moves through the duct system is lost due to leaks holes and poorly connected ducts.
Water based mastic duct sealant is the best option because it cleans up easier and will hold up for a long time.
This is a gooey substance which hardens after being applied to your ducts.