Question from Linda
I have central heating with duct work that is not sealed tight so it is not energy efficient and it has asbestos. I need to decide between leaving the existing duct work with the asbestos or removing and replacing it.
The company I am working with is recommending air ducts that are Greenguard certified for Indoor Air Quality and for children and schools. These ducts have a fiberglass core. I am confused by this certification that is rating it as safe and yet it has a fiberglass core. I do not know enough about this subject to be able to evaluate whether this is a good option.
Here is a link to the Greenguard Environmental Institute, www.greenguard.org. Here is a link to the air duct company ,http://www.jplflex.com/products/default.asp. The product I am considering is the “silver jacket.” If you click on it, you can get more detailed info, click again and you can see the “data sheet.”
Do you recommend this product or another product? Removing the central heat is not an option. Thanks!
Debra’s Answer
I don’t have any experience with this product but it looks to me that the fiberglass in between two layers of stainless steel. So it should meet that Greenguard standard. I don’t see a problem with this product.
Readers, any suggestions for air ducts?
