Photo Album: Alexandria VA Ceiling Water Leak - Duct Sweating
People often experience water spots in their ceilings and worry that it is from a plumbing leak. In reality it is often due to condensation dripping from their HVAC ducts, otherwise known as "Duct Sweating". This happens when cold air passes through a hot HVAC duct. The condensation drips down to the ceiling drywall and if not spotted early enough, can lead to mildew and mold. This can impact the air quality in the home and the health of the people living there. We remove sections of the ceiling drywall and then use spray foam to air seal and insulate the HVAC ducts. This can not only reduce the chance of duct sweating, but it can help the conditioned air traveling through the ducts reach its intended destination at the right temperatures, lowering the energy costs for the homeowners.
Ceiling Water Spots
What many people initially worry is a plumbing leak, is actually due to duct sweating inside of the ceiling.
Ceiling Repair
Cutting out the wet spots in the ceiling to be replaced later. This allows access to the ducts inside of the ceiling.
Ceiling Water Damage
The condensation leaking into the ceiling for a prolonged period of time can lead to mildew and mold.
Wet Ceiling
Mold and mildew can build up if ceiling water is left untreated for too long.
Spray Foam Duct Insulation
This duct, running the length of the room, has now been sealed and encapsulated with spray foam.
Spray Foam Insulation
Duct encapsulation with spray foam eliminates duct sweating and unwanted ceiling water issues.
