What do I do when flex crushed by other trade after install?
Flex Duct Connections & SupportsPolished core starter — flex/manufacturer check
If another trade crushed installed flex, document before touching their work and tell your foreman.
Field checklist
- Photo crushed flex and the other trade obstruction.
- Check if liner/jacket is damaged.
- Do not move another trade without direction.
- Ask whether to reroute, replace, or coordinate.
- Mark it before ceiling close.
Ask foreman
This flex was crushed by another trade. Do you want me to document it and hold for coordination before repair?
Do not
Do not quietly fix another trade conflict without documenting it.
Why it matters
Unreported trade damage becomes your airflow problem later.
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