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Ductwork
Ductwork is the system of channels that carries heated or cooled air from the HVAC equipment to rooms throughout the house.
Why it matters
Duct design affects comfort and efficiency. Leaky, undersized, or poorly routed ducts waste energy and create hot and cold spots.
Where people get this wrong
Ductwork is not just the visible registers. Most duct problems happen in hidden spaces like attics, crawlspaces, and chases. Duct sealing helps.
Real-world example
One bedroom is always too hot. The duct run is long, kinked, and disconnected at a joint. Fixing the duct solves the comfort problem.
Where this hits your build
This affects daily comfort in every room. Problems often show up after move-in when certain rooms run hot, cold, or noisy.
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