A flexible HVAC duct is made with a support structure-containing duct liner, insulation layer, and reinforcing layer-containing vapor barrier. At least the duct liner and vapor barrier are constructed of polymer materials that enable them to be placed in the same recycling stream once the flexible H
A flexible HVAC duct is made with a support structure-containing duct liner, insulation layer, and reinforcing layer-containing vapor barrier. At least the duct liner and vapor barrier are constructed of polymer materials that enable them to be placed in the same recycling stream once the flexible HVAC duct is removed from its installed location. The insulation layer can also be made of a polymer material compatible with that used for the duct liner and vapor barrier so that the entire duct can be recycled once removed.
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1. A method of recycling a flexible HVAC duct comprising a duct liner, a layer of insulation surrounding the duct liner, and a vapor barrier surrounding the layer of insulation, the layer of insulation being a fiberglass batt insulation, wherein the flexible HVAC duct further comprises: a) the duct
1. A method of recycling a flexible HVAC duct comprising a duct liner, a layer of insulation surrounding the duct liner, and a vapor barrier surrounding the layer of insulation, the layer of insulation being a fiberglass batt insulation, wherein the flexible HVAC duct further comprises: a) the duct liner further comprising a first polymer layer, a second polymer support structure, and means for connecting the first polymer layer and the second polymer support structure together so as to form a generally cylindrical configuration; and b) the vapor barrier further comprising a third polymer layer, a fourth polymer reinforcing layer, and means for connecting the third polymer layer and the fourth polymer reinforcing layer together;c) wherein the polymers used in the duct liner and the polymers used in the vapor barrier are selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, and a chlorinated polyethylene; the method comprising:i) removing the duct from a structure; andii) separating the duct liner and vapor barrier from the fiberglass batt insulation to form a recyclable load as the vapor barrier and the duct liner. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the second polymer support structure of the duct includes a flame retardant additive. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the second polymer support structure of the duct is helical in shape. 4. The duct of claim 1, wherein the means for connecting the first polymer layer and the second polymer support structure comprises an adhesive or a fifth polymer layer, with the second polymer support structure disposed between the first polymer layer and the fifth polymer layer. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the means for connecting the third polymer layer and the fourth polymer reinforcing layer comprises an adhesive or a sixth polymer layer, with the fourth polymer reinforcing layer disposed between the third polymer layer and the sixth polymer layer. 6. In a method of supplying a gas to a location in a structure using a flexible HVAC duct, the improvement comprising using a flexible HVAC duct comprising a duct liner, a layer of insulation surrounding the duct liner, and a vapor barrier surrounding the layer of insulation, the layer of insulation being a fiberglass batt insulation, wherein the flexible HVAC duct further comprises: a) the duct liner further comprising a first polymer layer, a second polymer support structure, and means for connecting the first polymer layer and the second polymer support structure together so as to form a generally cylindrical configuration; and b) the vapor barrier further comprising a third polymer layer, a fourth polymer reinforcing layer, and means for connecting the third polymer layer and the fourth polymer reinforcing layer together;c) wherein the polymers used in the duct liner and the polymers used in the vapor barrier are selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, and a chlorinated polyethylene. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the gas is heated or cooled or conditioned air.
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