Ductwork Protection During Construction
Duct openings must be protected during construction to prevent debris entry.
What You Might Be Looking At
duct openings with temporary caps, plastic, or cardboard covers
Apprentice words: cover duct opening, cap the duct, protect duct, keep debris out
Trade terms: duct protection, opening protection, temporary cap, duct cover
Check First
What Not To Do
Don't leave duct openings uncovered. Don't use materials that shed fibers as temporary caps.
What can go wrong: Debris in duct, contamination, pressure test failure, damage to equipment, occupant health issues
Better Foreman Question
Should all duct openings be capped during construction? What type of temporary protection for this project?
Verify With
Reference type: project specs
Source to verify: Project specification Section 23 31 00, SMACNA Duct Cleanliness guidelines
Safe wording: Duct protection requirements vary by project.