Most people in the United States are not well versed on their ductwork. Most people would not know the difference between an oval duct, a round duct, or a rectangular duct. This is a problem because of the big differences between the different types of ducts. Below you will find a list of reasons why you should decide on spiral ducts for your home.
1. Efficiency
One of the biggest issues related to ductwork is the accumulation of debris within the vents. A buildup of debris in a vent decreases the performance abilities, leading to up to a 42% loss of efficiency. This loss of efficiency doesn’t even take into account the fact that many rectangular ducts are not installed correctly. Combined with leaks and holes, poorly connected ducts can waste 30% of the air moving through each vent. Rectangular ducts typically accumulate more debris than oval or round ducts do, making spiral (Oval or round) ducts the much better choice, particularly those manufactured by DC Duct and Sheet Metal. Also, research has shown that a currently certified furnace (One that meets national standards) used with a typical duct system only relays about half of the original heat into the house.
2. Cost
Another one of the benefits of oval ducts is reduced cost. When building a new home, nobody wants to cut corners, because that eventually leads to more cost long-term. However, whenever costs can be cut without reducing quality, one would generally lean toward that option. If costs can be cut while increasing quality, then it is the obvious choice. The installation of spiral ducts is a great way to cut costs during the construction of your new home while also increasing the quality of the heating and cooling. Also, it could increase the resale value of your home, which is something that everybody wants. Installation costs (Transportation, packaging, product, parts, labor, warehousing, and waste disposal) of oval ducts are up to 50% less than that of rectangular ducts.
3. They take up less space
For rectangular ducts, up to three inches of extra space can be necessary for reinforcements and connections at each joint. Spiral ductwork does not need this extra space. Many would say that this makes spiral duct products the best choice for their new home.
To sum up, if you are building a new home, talk to your home builder about whether spiral ducts are best for your house. We believe that they will say yes, as they cost less, are easier to install, and are the most efficient.
