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Why can rain ruin lined acoustic duct before it is installed

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Waterlogged liner is not just dirty; it can be rejected and may create mold/air-quality problems. Protect lined duct off the ground and under cover, and flag wet material before install.

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You stage 20 sections of internally lined acoustic ductwork out in the open staging yard overnight. A sudden rainstorm hits, soaking the internal fiberglass liner layer completely before it can be hoisted into the building.

Waterlogged liner is not just dirty; it can be rejected and may create mold/air-quality problems. Protect lined duct off the ground and under cover, and flag wet material before install. The likely recovery is to check the condition, correct prep/setup if it is within your assignment, and bring the foreman clean information before the work creates rework overhead.

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Lined duct can never get wet. If a storm hits, that fiberglass turns into a giant sponge for mold. Get that metal off the dirt, block it up on wood rails, and tarp it tight before you leave tonight.

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