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What do I do when internally lined duct gets soaked in the staging yard?

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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.

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Field verification checklist

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.

Ask foreman

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.

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Route options

A Correct prep/setup only if the fix is within your assignment and the approved method is clear.

B Hold and document if it affects safety, structural support, rated assemblies, airflow, access, tools, material condition, or another trade.

C Bring the journeyman/foreman the location, what you checked, and what decision you need before the crew loses time.

Do not do this

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

Why this matters

Wet liner can fail inspection, grow mold, and contaminate the air stream.

Final verification

Use this as field training guidance. Final direction still comes from the foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, pressure/material schedule, and AHJ/code requirements.

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