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When To Use Metal Instead Of Flex

Flex where metal is required by spec/length

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What This Helps With

Flex where metal is required by spec/length

Apprentice words: flex or metal

Trade terms: flex vs metal, hard duct required

Check First

Spec limits on flex and required metal runs

What Not To Do

Replace specced metal with flex

What can go wrong: Defaulting to flex for long runs

Better Foreman Question

Does the spec allow flex here or does it want metal?

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Verify With

Reference type: project spec

Source to verify: Spec; energy code

Safe wording: Per spec.

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