ᐅ Installation of Ventilation System – Should Openings Be Sealed During the Construction Phase?
Created on: 2 Jan 2013 17:15
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ostseeHello everyone, and Happy New Year!
I have a question regarding the proper installation of our ventilation system.
The plumbing company that installed our system had to modify the ventilation outlets in the ceilings. The workers shortened the metal parts inside the ceiling to allow the vent covers to sit flush with the ceiling.
When I asked whether it would be better to seal the outlets to prevent dirt from entering the ducts, or at least to turn off the system during this work, the installers responded indifferently and said this wasn’t necessary. Now, after inspecting the ducts, I noticed various deposits of dust and metal particles from cutting inside the ventilation hoses.
Looking back at our construction photos, it also became clear that the ventilation outlets were never sealed during any phase of the build, allowing dirt to enter freely. However, at that time the system wasn’t running yet, so at least no dirt was sucked in.
In the past few weeks, though, the system has been operational, while various grinding and cutting tasks were still ongoing, which generated dust.
What is actually considered proper practice? Should the outlets be sealed during construction, or can they remain open? And regarding the cutting work, is it advisable to have the ducts cleaned afterward?
Thank you very much for your help.
Ostsee
I have a question regarding the proper installation of our ventilation system.
The plumbing company that installed our system had to modify the ventilation outlets in the ceilings. The workers shortened the metal parts inside the ceiling to allow the vent covers to sit flush with the ceiling.
When I asked whether it would be better to seal the outlets to prevent dirt from entering the ducts, or at least to turn off the system during this work, the installers responded indifferently and said this wasn’t necessary. Now, after inspecting the ducts, I noticed various deposits of dust and metal particles from cutting inside the ventilation hoses.
Looking back at our construction photos, it also became clear that the ventilation outlets were never sealed during any phase of the build, allowing dirt to enter freely. However, at that time the system wasn’t running yet, so at least no dirt was sucked in.
In the past few weeks, though, the system has been operational, while various grinding and cutting tasks were still ongoing, which generated dust.
What is actually considered proper practice? Should the outlets be sealed during construction, or can they remain open? And regarding the cutting work, is it advisable to have the ducts cleaned afterward?
Thank you very much for your help.
Ostsee
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