Ceiling Space conditions
Ceiling Space conditions
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Any source or experience with conditions in a ceiling space of a wood frame multi-family building. (Northern United Sates) The ceiling space is open web wood joists. Each apartment has a ducted split system with the duct installed in the ceiling space. the question is - do the conditions warrent duct insualtion to prevent condensation?





RE: Ceiling Space conditions
RE: Ceiling Space conditions
Whats the temperature in the cieling space?
Whats the temperature on the outside of the duct?
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RE: Ceiling Space conditions
Unless you expect the dewpoint in the attic to never exceed the surface temperature of the duct. Even then, why waste energy 'cooling' the attic. Duct insulation will save energy and help prevent condensation.
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Even if this standard does not apply, it is still good practice to follow from an energy efficiency point of view.