The use of an engineered connecting flange system like the Metu-Streimer MF Flange with SR joining clip can lead to even more savings from both an installation and a system design perspective, the manufacturer says.

What happens when a hurricane is your workspace? Such was the case when licensed mechanical contractor Christopher Molnar was tasked with the recovery and inspection of HVAC equipment from residential and commercial sites in Panama City, Florida, soon after Hurricane Matthew ripped through its neighborhoods.

Weatherguard is a fully insulated/weatherized rooftop duct system comprised of an Agion antimicrobial inner wall, 2” 13.2 R-Value insulation, and an outer wall protected by 3M Venture Clad. 

While giving a recent seminar, I commented to the audience how great the breakfast was. There were many choices of food and drink available to satisfy different tastes. After making that comment I asked a simple question; “You all got to choose what you ate and what you drank this morning but which one of you got to choose the air you breathed?” 

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Many types of buildings could benefit from duct sealing, according to a study from a Minneapolis-based environmental organization. 

Whether you choose to incorporate automation into your shop could be a crucial decision in enhancing your shop’s productivity of ductwork. The investment in equipment to automate duct fabrication is not for every company, but it can be a potentially profitable option when the time is right. 

Today’s challenging work environment needs managers who work smarter and don’t let the old ways get in the way of improving the quality of how they manage. 

Most office building owners understand how important it is to maintain good air quality in their buildings.

Hardcast now has a water-based coating for HVAC ductwork that has been in contact with smoke and soot.