Ductwork at Expansion Joints
Buildings have expansion joints that ductwork must accommodate without breaking.
Stop if
- For this expansion joint, what type of flexible duct connection is specified? And what movement should it accommodate?
Watch out
- Don't install rigid duct across expansion joints. Don't ignore building expansion joint locations.
Check
- Is there an expansion joint in the building at this location?
- What type of flexible connection is required?
- What movement is expected?
Steps
- Is there an expansion joint in the building at this location?
- What type of flexible connection is required?
- What movement is expected?
Say this to your foreman
For this expansion joint, what type of flexible duct connection is specified? And what movement should it accommodate?
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