Ductwork - Duct Tape Causes Leaks in Newark, MD Ducts

Over time the duct tape glue becomes brittle in Hot Attics leaving gaps in duct work like this. Is this considered the 30% Air Loss according to the Department of Energy? When this duct work is tested typically the air leakage is much greater. With proper Duct Sealing most existing duct work can be brought to current building code standards and sometimes much tighter. Keep your home cooler in the Summer and reduce the amount of dust entering your home with proper Duct Sealing.