New construction. Doing it right the first time

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · Home Energy

OSTI ID:460399

Stum, K ^[1]

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1. Portland Energy Conservation Incorporated, Portland, OR (United States)

The potential energy savings from properly installing duct systems in new homes are enormous. {open_quotes}Doing it right{close_quotes} the first time is simply more cost-effective than fixing a flawed system later. This article provides some guidelines for installing tight duct systems in newly constructed homes. It also balances cost considerations and space limitations with the need to install ducts that are tight. Limited leakage form supply air ducts or into return air ducts has little impact on heating or cooling energy if the leaks are to and from conditioned space. But duct leakage to outside the thermal envelope increases energy costs and reduces comfort.

• OSTI ID: 460399
• Journal Information: Home Energy, Journal Name: Home Energy Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 10; ISSN 0896-9442; ISSN HOENE2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
CONSTRUCTION
DUCTS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS