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Thread "Ductwork sweating under crawlspace " started by Ester David on 05/29/2006 7:26am
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Posted by
Ester David
on 05/29/2006 7:26am
Ductwork sweating under crawlspace  
I installed new insulation on 75% of my ductwork in the crawlspace of my home. The insulation was about 1" think, with a "Reynolds wrap" color outside paper, the insulation was yellow in color. About two months later, I'm in the crawlspace preparing for my inspection tomorrow, and noticed that all of the new insulation is sweating. I live in VA and it’s not unusual to have humidity in the 90%+ range.
The location of the sweating ductwork is such that the drips will only fall on the vapor barrier already in place. No wood is at risk as it hangs on hangers from the floor joists. Is this a problem, considering all that does it need to be addressed? If so, how?

Ester David

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Posted by
Bentonthebest
on 05/29/2006 7:27am
Re: Ductwork sweating under crawlspace  
Since the water isn't dripping on anything on your home's structure, or pudding in anyway that could cause damage, then I think the water is not a problem. Some things to consider: You have vapor barrier over the whole floor? Is it a dirt floor? That is one way to reduce the humidity in the crawlspace... cover the floor, from wall to wall with a 6 mil poly vapor barrier (I am thinking you have that?) Also, make sure the vapor barrier is as tight as it can be on the duct... or the moisture will wet the insulation rendering ineffective. Otherwise... if the humidity is high enough... and the duct temp below the dew point... It will condense... nothing you can do but add more insulation. You can run a dehumidifier in the crawlspace to lower the humidity down there.

Bentonthebest

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