Large Duct Gap Needs a Mechanical Fix or Approved Reinforcement

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Large Duct Gap Needs a Mechanical Fix or Approved Reinforcement

This gap is about [size] at [location] and the metal [moves/does not move]. Do you want it mechanically corrected or patched before we use the approved mesh-and-sealant system?

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large duct gap needs a mechanical fix or approved reinforcement sealing, leakage, mastic & pressure testing large gap mastic mesh sealant duct hole wide seam repair this gap is about [size] at [location] and the metal [moves/does not move]. do you want it mechanically corrected or patched before we use the approved mesh-and-sealant system?

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