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Title: Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Buried and Encapsulated Ducts

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OSTI ID:1220949

In this innovation profile, CARB research shows HVAC ducts that are encapsulated in closed-cell spray foam and buried in blown insulation in a vented attic meet the code requirements for ducts in conditioned space.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
OSTI ID:
1220949
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-98654; 6530
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English