Ducting
What Is Ducting?
Ducting is an approach to air management that uses a series of metal or plastic pipes to carry heated or cooled air from one place to another. A duct system is often referred to as ductwork. The duct moves heated or cooled air around (such as above ceiling spaces) without spilling the air into other areas.
Diagram Of Ducting
Types Of Duct Systems
Flexible Ducts
Flexible ducts (also known as flex) are typically made of flexible plastic over a metal wire coil to shape a tube. They have a variety of configurations. In the United States, the insulation is usually glass wool, but other markets such as Australia, use both polyester fiber and glass wool for thermal insulation.
Rigid Ductwork
Rigid ductwork is made up of various materials that are then filled with insulation. Unlike flexible ductwork, rigid ductwork doesn't make loud noises when air passes through it.
Rigid ductwork is made up of various materials that are then filled with insulation. Unlike flexible ductwork, rigid ductwork doesn't make loud noises when air passes through it. However, because it uses more high-quality pieces, rigid ductwork tends to be a bit more expensive to install and operate.
Semi-Rigid Ductwork
Semi-rigid metal (usually aluminum) duct is flexible and similar to foil ducting but quite a bit more rigid. Like foil duct, semi-rigid is used only for transition ducting and should not be concealed in walls or floors. It is typically installed with clamps.
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