FIBROUS GLASS DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARD

3.05 Hanging and Support 3.08 Safety Precautions

A. The duct system shall be supported in accordance
with the provisions of Section VI of NAIMA FGDCS.
B. All hangers, supports, and attachments to the
structure must be capable of withstanding three times
the anticipated load.
A. Contractor shall conduct all job site operations in
compliance with applicable provisions of the Occupational
Safety and Health Act, NAIMA’s Health and Safety Partnership
Program (HSPP). and all state and/or local safety and
health codes and regulations that may apply to the work.

3.06 Accessories

A. Doors, coils, dampers, registers, grilles, diffusers,

turning vanes, volume extractors, and other accessory
items shall be installed as detailed in NAIMA FGDCS with GUIDE SPECIFICATION - SHORT FORM
adequate reinforcement and support to accommodate
additional weight without damage to the duct board. All supply and return ductwork operating within the
Dampers over 2 sq.ft. (0.19 m2) shall be supported by range of positive or negative 2" w.g. (250 Pa) static
sheet metal sleeves with all moving parts shielded with pressure, 2,400 fpm (12 m/sec) internal air velocity, and
galvanized sheet metal at abrasion points. All 90° elbows 40oF (4oC) to 250°F (121°C) internal air temperature
shall contain turning vanes spaced at 3" (76mm) (max.) shall be constructed of fibrous glass duct board with a
intervals, mounted in accordance with the turning vane Class 1 UL 181 rating of one of the following types:
manufacturer’s instructions. Turning vanes shall not be 1. 1" (25mm) thick
considered as reinforcing members. If volume extractors R-value at 75°F mean, hr•ft2•°F/Btu, 4.3
or splitter dampers are required on side take-off or split ((RSI-value at 24°C mean, m2•°C/W, 0.76)
duct connections, they shall be fabricated using 2. 11/2" ((38mm) thick
appropriate hardware. Slip-in electric heating coils shall R-value at 75°F mean, hr•ft2•°F/Btu, 6.5
be supported independently of the duct system and shall (RSI-value at 24°C mean, m2•°C/W, 1.14)
be installed in galvanized sheet metal sleeves extending 3. 2" (51mm) thick
6" (150mm) (min.) on both sides of the coils. Connection of R-value at 75oF mean, hr•ft2•F/Btu, 8.7
accessory items shall be made to the duct system using (RSI value at 24oC mean, m2•oC/W, 1.53)
21/2” (64mm) square or 3" (76mm) diameter galvanized or
plated steel washers to spread the load to the duct board. Fabrication and installation of fibrous glass duct shall conform
to the requirements of the North American Insulation
3.07 Inspection Manufacturers Association’s Fibrous Glass Duct Construction
Standard (NAIMA FGDCS), current edition, and/or to the
A. Upon completion of installation of the duct system and duct board manufacturer’s recommendations.
before operation is to commence, visually inspect the system
and verify that it has been correctly installed using the The closure system shall be one of those listed by the duct
Inspection Check List in NAIMA FGDCS. Remove any scraps board manufacturer or meeting the requirements of UL 181A.
and loose pieces of material from inside the duct system. Application shall comply with procedures specified in the
manufacturer’s instruction sheets. The minimum width
B. Open all system dampers and turn on fans to blow pressure sensitive tape for 1" (25mm) duct board is
all remaining loose material out of the duct system. 21/2"(64mm). Three inch (76mm) tape is recommended for
11/2" (38mm) duct board and required for 2" (51mm) duct board.
C. Check the duct system to ensure that there are no air
leaks through joints, or through tears or punctures of the air Reinforcement,support, and accessory installation details
barrier facing. If tears or punctures are found, repair these shall comply with the latest edition of NAIMA FGDCS or
using procedures detailed in Section VIII, NAIMA FGDCS. as specified by the duct board manufacturer.

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ASHRAE Standard 90.2-1993, Energy Efficient Design of

New Low-Rise Residential Buildings, was developed for
residential construction. Its recommended R-values, based
on climatic zones, generally call for greater duct insulation
thicknesses than those recommended by ASHRAE/IES.

ASHRAE 90.2-2001 MINIMUM DUCT INSULATION

Duct location Insulation levels*, hr•ft2•oF/Btu (m2•oC/W)
Climatic Zone (1) Heating Mech.Cooling

On roof or building exterior I, II, III R-6 (1.06) R-6 (1.06)

Attic or garage I R-4 (0.70) R-4 (0.70)
II R-6 (1.06)
( ) R-6 (1.06)
( )
III R-6 (1.06) R-6 (1.06)
Basement under insulated floor or crawl space I R-4 (0.70) R-2 (0.35)
II R-4 (0.70) R-2 (0.35)
III R-6 (1.06) R-4 (0.70)
Concrete slab or within ground** See Installation Techniques for Perimeter Heating and Cooling
Systems, Manual 4, Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
(1)
Climatic zone values: Heating (Degree Days) Cooling (Cooling Hours)
Zone I Below 3,000 (Below1,667) Below 15,000 (Below 8,333)
Zone II 3,001-6,000 (1,667-3,333) 15,001-30,000 (8,333-16,667)
Zone III Over 6,000 (Over 3,333) Over 30,000 (Over 16,667)

*Values are for insulation only and do not include air films. Except where required for condensation, duct insulation is not required when
ductwork is within the conditioned space, where supply or return air ducts are used for heating only and are installed in basements or
unvented crawl spaces having insulated walls, or on exhaust air ducts.

**Neither rigid fibrous glass duct systems nor most types of flexible duct are suitable for this application.

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