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keep in mind that most electric plants in the US are gas fired. meaning that unless you are being served by a hydro or nuke electric plant your Electricity prices will be on the rise soon. And will be comparable to gas once again :shocking:

the best way would be all the way wraped BUT... I have ran into situations like yours. what we do is wrap what is exposed & attach/hold it in place buy placing 1x3's (furring strips) along the top of the sides using 1 1/2" zip screws (1/4 hex head sheet metal screws)

weatherization contractor actually;) yea your advice was on target. without knowing his climate it's hard to recomend a R value. a R-6.7 should do the trick:)

Since this falls right in my field here goes. first seal all seams with duct mastic. after your seams are dry apply duct Wrap completly aroun exposed ducts. not only will this keep your heat/cool air in the duct till it reaches your registers It will eliminate your condensation issues. if...

first patch the hole with topping & tape. after you get both sanded smooth use topping thinned down to a heavy pancake batter consistancy & a small paint brush. Dab the celing with your topping mixture to replicate your texture wait 15 min. then knock it down with a 6" taping knife using...

I actually bought those same covers for my bathroom;)