The importance of insulating ductwork within your HVAC system

Ductwork is a system of ducts and pipes that circulate (either heated or cooled) air throughout your commercial or industrial building or house. For those units to work efficiently as possible, you need to consider installing Ductwrap Insulation. 

Why is it necessary to Insulated your Ductwork? 

In short, yes. Insulating your ductwork system offers you a whole range of valuable benefits. Benefits include a reduction in your energy bills and reducing your overall energy consumption, which are crucial factors, with the recent announcement that several energy suppliers will be increasing their prices from August 2021. 

There are various types of HVAC systems that require further ductwork insulation. Ductwork insulation is available in a variety of different sizes, shapes and configurations for ease of application. Ductwork insulation is also available in a selection of different thicknesses too. 

Why Is Ductwrap Insulation Important?

Ductwork Insulation is super important as it ensures air travelling through the ductwork system is at a constant temperature. It also provides there are no hot air leakages. Leaking air results in unnecessary energy loss – and nobody wants that. 

Without proper ductwork insulation fitted within your HVAC systems, you could potentially lose around 10-30% of energy. A good level of ductwork insulation will prevent not only energy wastage but also leaks and temperature drops.

Condensation can also build up within your ductwork when cool air passes through warm areas in your home – thus creating pockets of condensation in the ductwork. Condensation can then lead to moisture building up inside the ductwork system. The moisture then leads to a range of issues such as mould and mildew growth. So, insulating your systems will prevent condensation from forming in the 1st place. Problem solved.  

But what ductwork insulation is best? 

Two options are best: flexible ductwork or rigid ductwork slabs. 

Flexible ductwork says precisely what it is. It’s manipulative and easy to fit in, say tight areas, as it can easily curve and offer more opportunities for installation. It’s also lightweight, easy to install, and the second least expensive type of ductwork. While they are easy to install, it’s always best to consult with a qualified  HVAC engineer on both the installation and the right insulation for your needs.  

Rigid Ductwork Slabs can we foil faced or wool. Being foil face on the outer side is an excellent barrier to both air and water. It prevents particles from getting into the air system. They have superb soundproofing and energy-saving benefits. 

At thermal insulation online, we’ve got an extensive range of ductwork insulation for use both internally and externally and that have excellent acoustic properties and are ideal for use within varying ductwork shapes and sizes. 

Ideal for thermal insulation of general HVAC systems, they are all strong and easy to handle and come in rolls and slabs. 

There’s Kingspan Kooltherm Duct Slabs, Isover Mineral Wool Foil Faced Insulation and Quinntherm PIR Insulation Boards

We also offer a range of bespoke sizes and specifications for our Ductwork Insulation, just click to email our team or call 07798 810996.