Internally lined duct gets soaked in the staging yard

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.

Stop if

• 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.

Watch out

• Do not hang wet lined duct and hope the air stream dries it out.

Check

• Check liner for wet spots, standing water, smell, or sagging.
• Move lined/specialty duct off dirt or concrete onto dunnage.
• Cover with durable tarp without trapping water inside.
• Keep open ends protected.
• Notify the foreman before installing soaked lined duct.

Steps

• Check liner for wet spots, standing water, smell, or sagging.
• Move lined/specialty duct off dirt or concrete onto dunnage.
• Cover with durable tarp without trapping water inside.
• Keep open ends protected.
• Notify the foreman before installing soaked lined duct.

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