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Offline moodyTopic starter

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duct construction
« on: May 09, 2025, 13:31:07 PM »
is it cheaper to use thicker sheet metal or use lighter metal with tie rods in duct construction
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Offline cadbyken

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Re: duct construction
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2025, 15:21:38 PM »
Thicker metal. We have reworked our standards to eliminate reinforcing where possible. Another thing we have done is use shorter pieces.
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Ken Taylor - Atlantic Constructors, Inc
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Re: duct construction
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2025, 14:56:07 PM »
Also, if using TDF or DuctMate you could lighten it a bit...
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