27 December 2022
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Heating and cooling systems are vital in many industrial environments, so business owners naturally give plenty of thought to which type of system will best fit their needs. However, it's common for far less thought to be given to the ducts that carry cool or hot air around a building, and this is a shame since the type of ductwork you choose can have a considerable impact on everything from efficiency to safety. 

For many industrial settings, you'll find that fibreglass-lined ducts are ideal. These consist of sheet metal that has an additional fibreglass lining, and such ductwork offers several compelling benefits. Here are just four.

1. Provides Temperature Control

Probably the most common reason for choosing fibreglass ductwork is that the insulation is very good at preventing heat loss. Ducts often represent weak points in terms of temperature control, especially when they run through unconditioned parts of a building. When they are poorly insulated, the cool air inside can become too warm while hot air can lose some of its heat. This can also affect areas outside the ducts. If particularly hot or cold air is transported, the rooms through which ducts pass could become uncomfortable. Fibreglass provides exceptional insulation to prevent this from happening.

2. Reduces Noise

Fibreglass provides sound insulation as well as protection against high and low temperatures. HVAC systems can often produce plenty of noise, and the empty interiors of ducts can allow sound to travel easily, especially when interior surfaces aren't insulated. By adding interior fibreglass lining, the sound is absorbed very effectively. This is why you'll often find fibreglass-lined ducts used in commercial and industrial settings where sound control is so important.

3. Corrosion-Resistant

The fibreglass composite used for ductwork lining is highly resistant to corrosion. That's partly because it's great at preventing condensation, but it's also a material that is naturally resistant to most salts, oxidising agents, acids, sulphur gases, and reducing gases. Such corrosive compounds are often encountered in industrial environments, so it makes sense to choose ductwork that won't be corroded by them.

4. Mould-Resistant

Fibreglass's ability to prevent moisture from developing in ductwork also means that mould will have a harder time gaining a foothold. Additionally, the fact that fibreglass itself is completely inorganic means that mould growth will not be supported. When mould develops in your ducts, spores can be carried to other parts of the building and can contribute to health problems, but fibreglass-lined ducts can prevent this from happening.

To learn more about ducting options, reach out to a service provider near you.