When considering the installation of an air conditioning system one very important part of that system is the ac ductwork that carries the heated or cooled air throughout the building. This system can be simple or quite complex depending on the size of the building and system itself.
In order to carry the treated air throughout a building ductwork must be installed that will deliver that air into every room that is to receive that treated air. The size of the ducts that are to be installed is decided according to the amount of air to be delivered. In a large system the primary ducts must be larger in order to handle the amount of air that will be forced through them by fans that are positioned near the source of the heat or cooling.
As the system branches off the ducts no longer must be as large but must also accommodate the amount of air being forced along the labyrinth of the network. As the treated air is delivered into a specific area it is released into the targeted area by way of vents that are usually in the ceiling.
The ductwork must be sealed at joints to prevent infiltration from pests and dust and to prevent the loss of air and to maintain the energy efficiency of the system. Once installed properly there should be little need to inspect it except routinely on a yearly basis to clean or reseal any loose joints.
Although most ductwork is installed in the attic or above the ceiling of buildings and homes, it can also be placed under the floors to vent it through vents in the floor or the walls of any room. A reputable contractor of air conditioning systems will be happy to make a recommendation for a particular installation project. For even more information on heating and cooling your home, check out the Heating and Air Guide.
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