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Stainless steel foil tapes are available. HVAC tape is a foil tape, typically aluminum in construction with an acrylic adhesive, that is explicitly meant to create air-tight seals in duct work and ...

Before you insulate, however, plug any air leaks by sealing all the joints with caulk or tape. Look for “duct wrap,” a ...

This “duct tape” is effectively thick aluminium foil with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side. It’s radio-reflective, strong, and thick enough so that it can be burnished smooth.

One other tip: Use duct connectors and metal clamps or foil tape to join sections of duct rather than sheet-metal screws, ...