What is phenolic ductwork?

What is phenolic ductwork?

Phenolic is a high performing alternative duct material that helps HVAC Contractors increase the thermal and duct leakage efficiency of their systems. Using phenolic also means that there is no need for separate ductwork and separate insulation as it is a 2-in-1 solution that does the job of both.

What is cool duct?

Premium Performance Pre–insulated Ductwork The Kingspan KoolDuct System is an advanced and innovative pre–insulated HVAC ductwork system which offers benefits such as reduced installation time, low weight, space savings through flush–to–ceiling installation, increased performance and energy efficiency.

What is the meaning of phenolic?

phenolic. noun. Definition of phenolic (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : a usually thermosetting resin or plastic made by condensation of a phenol with an aldehyde and used especially for molding and insulating and in coatings and adhesives. — called also phenolic resin.

What is pre insulated duct?

Pre-insulated ductwork is installed in a single-fix and negates the need for the for the manual lagging process of insulating the ductwork after it has been installed.

How does ducted cooling work?

A ducted air conditioner works using a refrigerant which is moved through the air conditioning system via a small pipe, drawing the heat in the air from one area to another. When the refrigerant has passed through the indoor unit, warmed from absorbing the heat inside, it is transferred to the outdoor unit for cooling.

What is pre-insulated duct?

What is mastic for ducts?

Product Description. RCD Corporation #7 Mastic is a water-borne air duct sealant used for permanently sealing the fabricated joints and seams of sheet metal air ducts, rigid fiberglass air ducts, flexible air ducts and thermal insulation.

How are ducts joined?

Joining duct pieces together with slip joints simply means slipping each part into the next and fixing with screws or rivets. The ducts are prepared during manufacture to enable a male/female connection (sometimes referred to as a ‘socket & spigot’ connection).

What type of material is phenolic?

What Is It? Phenolic is created when weighted layers of cotton, paper or glass fabric mix are placed under heat and pressure and filled with synthetic resin. This creates an extremely durable and tough material that is exceptionally more lightweight than aluminum but offers many of the same benefits and applications.

Is phenolic safe?

Phenol is considered to be quite toxic to humans via oral exposure. Anorexia, progressive weight loss, diarrhea, vertigo, salivation, a dark coloration of the urine, and blood and liver effects have been reported in chronically (long-term) exposed humans.

Why is ductwork insulated?

Thermal insulation is a great way to minimize energy loss in ducts. Heat loss through the duct walls is an expected and inevitable drain on the system. Effective thermal insulation of the ductwork reduces this heat loss and helps to minimize energy usage.