What is DuraTex fabric?
FABRIC. DuraTex is a medium weight, commercial grade non-permeable fabric. Developed as our mid-grade polyester-based fabric. • Commonly used alternative to exposed single wall duct/diffusers. • No air is able to pass through the fabric weave.
What is a fabric duct?
In principle a fabric duct is a round, semi-round, or quarter round duct made of a light-weight fabric material instead of e.g galvanized steel, stainless steel or aluminum, and designed for delivery and distribution of cooled or heated air.
What are the types of duct?
There are three main types of rigid ductwork: sheet metal ducts, fiberglass lined ducts, and fiberboard ducts. Sheet Metal Ducts: Sheet metal ducts are usually made of either galvanized steel or aluminum.
What is air dispersion system?
Air Dispersion Options In open ceiling architecture, traditional metal duct systems discharge air through side-mounted metal diffusers. The air is directed to specific zones resulting in less efficient mixing of air in the occupied space and often causes drafting and hot or cold spots.
What is an air dispersion system?
What kind of duct is best?
Sheet metal air ducts are the most durable type of air duct construction, and because of their non-porous surface, are the least likely to have mold or biological growth.
What material is used for ductwork?
Galvanized steel is the most common material used in ductwork fabrication. Steel ductwork expands and contracts as it heats and cools.
Why flex duct is bad?
Flexible ductwork not only resists airflow, but is also more susceptible to a poor installation. Any number of factors can go wrong, including a poorly sealed joint, excessive length that lacks support and crumpled sections. Also, the material itself is less durable than sheet metal.
What is galvanized duct?
Galvanizing is a process in which zinc or another metal coating is applied to a dense base black metal giving it anti-corrosion properties that protect it from corrosion and surrounding environment elements.