Flexible ductwork - Articles

Why More Insulation is Not Always the Answer

Take caution when burying insulated HVAC ducts in more insulation

August 14, 2024

Remember to take your climate zone into account if you’re considering burying insulated flexible ducts so you don’t create future problems with moisture.

Not Your Father’s Flex Duct

Austin Keating

July 1, 2024

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Here’s what makes modern flex duct so resilient that it can be cleaned – with the right tools and installation

Flex Duct Manufacturer Scales up National Footprint

Building on more than 60 years of work on the national stage, JP Lamborn Co (JPL) continues to grow

Austin Keating

December 1, 2023

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Slideshow: Not only has JP Lamborn Co (JPL) grown, but the entire flex duct industry has seen many changes and innovations.

JP Lamborn Co. (JPL) Voted Best Place to Work by Career Source Polk County

JPL strives for an inclusive work environment where every colleague is respected, valued and empowered

August 18, 2023

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The award presentation was held at the RP Funding Event Center located in Lakeland, Florida.

How Fire Performance is Driving Ductwork Product Offerings

New report raises concerns about elastomeric duct liner while showing the effectiveness of fiberglass at stopping the spread of a fire

Stacey Winconek

August 3, 2023

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Fiberglass is not cancerous, and the exposure rate in a building caused by ductwork is very low.

PROflex duct connector now comes in master roll lengths

Following the success of standard 100ft PROflex cartons, Ductmate is responding to customer feedback with new master roll lengths of 1000, 750 and 500ft.

March 22, 2023

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A PROflex 1000ft master roll will significantly reduce the scrap produced compared to the standard 100ft roll.

Five Tips to Improve Your Flexible Duct Installations

David Richardson

January 15, 2022

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Many in our industry believe the duct material used in an installation determines how well the HVAC system moves air. The issue isn’t the material type, it’s how we install the product.

Offer Ductwork Maintenance as a New Service, Source of Revenue

Manufacturers discuss installation and maintenance best practices

Angela D. Harris

October 15, 2018

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Although ductwork doesn’t require quite as much maintenance as other HVAC equipment does, there are steps to be taken to ensure its longevity, safety, and efficient operation.

The State of Fiber, Spiral, and Flexible Ducts in HVAC

All three types of ductwork have clear, defined roles within the HVAC ductwork landscape

Nick Kostora

September 18, 2017

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Research from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has consistently shown about 30-40 percent of the air traveling through ductwork leaks, and if air is being pulled from somewhere, like a dirty crawlspace, it is going to effect IAQ.

Shurtape: Flex Duct Film Tape

December 3, 2014

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Shurtape® DC 181 film tape is designed to prevent air loss when connecting, joining, sealing and patching flexible air ductwork — even in cold temperatures.