Commercial Ductwork
Ductwork is the part of a central air system that carries both hot and cold air throughout the building. These ducts can be used to both bring air as well as remove air from a particular area. Ductwork is an essential component of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning(HVAC) systems and is critical to proper function of the system as a whole. A complete duct system is often referred to as ductwork. Proper ductwork or duct work as it is also called, can vary widely depending on application. For example, when running duct work in a home, there are a very different set of standards than when running ductwork for a commercial application. Not only are the standards different but the type of material used is totally different as well. Let’s go over a few main points for both residential ductwork as well as commercial ductwork.
Residential Ductwork
Residential ductwork usually consists of flexible ducts that connect to a central furnace and carry or bring air to and from air vents all over the home
Commercial Ductwork
Commercial ductwork usualy consists of hard aluminum enclosures that are generally very rigid. These ducts carry air from multiple furnaces and allow for an even air distribution through vents all over the building.
Properly laying out the ductwork is essential in both of these situations. This article will be expanded to cover this topic in much more detail in the very near future.
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