Well mainly it s a way to save space.
Pictures of how to insulate around a attic furnace.
Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.
Most updated central air conditioned homes have a new air conditioner split system meaning the ac is broken up into parts.
Fiberglass insulation cannot just butt up to the vent pipe touching it.
Loose fill or batt the common term for blanket insulation.
How to insulate a metal flue pipe.
An outdoor unit which houses the fan condenser and compressor and an indoor unit which holds the evaporator and fan.
Calculators central furnace.
Now that you have safely sealed the air leaks around the furnace exhaust you can work on insulating your attic space.
Insulating around a furnace exhaust pipe.
For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices.
Attic hvac systems save space.
Insulating around chimney in attic need advice.
So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all.
A furnace can suffer from a drop in energy efficiency if it s in an unconditioned space such as an attic.
Most of the issues that furnace might experience in an attic are due to extremely cold weather in this poorly insulated space.
If i do not stuff fiberglass inside the insulation.
High efficiency furnaces aren t usually recommended for an attic.
Although fiberglass may not burn it can melt contribute to a fire and the speed at which it spreads.
Start date oct 31 2010.