DEVL 5 - Bringing the Ducts Inside

Thursday, February 05, 2009  ·  10:20 AM - 11:50 AM

Learn about the benefits of bringing central forced air system duct work within the conditioned envelope. Is there a difference between bringing ducts inside and expanding conditioned space around the ducts? How do you know if ducts are really inside? Hear from a builder and HVAC contractor who have brought ducts inside conditioned space in the Northwest. Learn about financial incentives available for homes built with ducts inside conditioned space.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Learn the benefits of bringing ducts inside
2. Examine different approaches to incorporating systems within conditioned space
3. Hear first hand experience from those who have successfully made the change

Keyword(s):

conditioned space, diagnostics, distribution efficiency, distribution system, ducts, ENERGY STAR^®, envelope, forced air system, tax credit

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Devil in the Details
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• David Hales
• Tien Peng
• Wade Craig

Course Document(s):

• DEVL5_Peng