5 Reasons Spiral Duct Beats Rectangular Duct

When it Comes to HVAC Duct, Round is Beautiful

In any building, ductwork is a practical solution to an obvious problem, the efficient distribution of conditioned air.

5 Reasons Why Spiral Duct Beats Rectangular Duct

While ductwork for central air-conditioning has been used in the construction industry since the 1960s, spiral duct has gained popularity in recent years for a number of its self-evident advantages.

1. Spiral duct looks cool. Its native appearance provides a modern appeal that is often exploited in the construction of new buildings, leaving the ductwork exposed as an architectural element.
2. Spiral duct is more efficient. Properly installed, spiral duct doesn’t leak, maintaining consistent airflow and air pressure. This allows for superior ventilation while reducing the energy costs of heating and cooling.
3. Spiral duct installation costs less than an equivalent rectangular duct design. Parts, labors, packaging, and waste disposal are all reduced for spiral duct.
4. Cleaning spiral duct is both easier and costs less than working with rectangular duct.
5. Spiral duct can be more space efficient, since joints, connectors, and reinforcements on rectangular duct often take up to an extra 3 inches.

Are there any reasons left to continue using rectangular duct?  Yes.  Although spiral duct is by and large the superior choice for medium and high-pressure systems, rectangular duct remains easier to install and may be more efficient in low pressure installations.

Just as spiral duct can be more space efficient in some circumstances, the same can be said of rectangular duct in the right circumstances.  Spiral is not as wide, but it does take up more height.  Of course, this is an issue that can often be addressed by using flat-oval instead of rectangular.

Experienced engineers and contractors choose between rectangular and spiral duct based on the specifics of the job and the heating and cooling needs of the building. That said, for years now spiral duct has been gaining in popularity as its potential use in diverse projects is more broadly recognized.

TCG Duct is Your Best HVAC Duct Source

At The Cincinnatus Group, we provide ductwork for all your projects and needs. We have rectangular duct, spiral duct, double wall spiral, PCD, and more.

• Rectangular Slip & Drive
• Rectangular TDF
• Rectangular Double-Wall
• Rectangular Welded
• Spiral Single-Wall
• Spiral Double-Wall
• PCD Polyvinyl Coated Ductwork
• Round Pipe Welded
• Specialty Items and Accessories

Our HVAC ductwork includes options for Low Pressure, Medium Pressure, and High-Pressure installations.

Call us today at 878-295-8009 to speak with an HVAC ductwork specialist about your project or visit our Contact Us page today.

Duct Fabrication is TCG’s Business

At TCG Duct, we can provide all or part of your HVAC fabrication needs. Your project is priced from a Material List or via a take off from prints you provide. Our team of engineers, fabricators and technicians are trained on the latest equipment and methods that enable us to meet your exacting standards.

Let TCG Duct be your partner in the HVAC Industry as an experienced, high-quality manufacturer of HVAC duct of all types. Our goal is to partner with our customers in ways that make the entire workflow from order to installation a seamless exercise in time and cost savings.

The Cincinnatus Group supplies traditional Rectangular Ductwork as well as Spiral Ductwork, Double Wall Spiral Duct , PCD Ductwork, and Industrial Welded Ductwork.

Why Choose The Cincinnatus Group?

As your partner, The Cincinnatus Group helps your organization stand out in its marketplace, win more bids, save substantial costs, and build the knowledge and skills your team needs to continually meet new challenges effectively and profitably.

Our strong work ethic, accountability, and pursuit of excellence sets us apart from other contracted sales and marketing services, and our unique expertise and proprietary ductwork systems make us unique amongst our competitors.

At The Cincinnatus Group, our fabrication partners gain access to our unique experience and expertise in contracted sales and marketing.

Our assets help you navigate the ever-changing markets of the 21st century.

To learn more about our Contracted Sales services or other services we provide: Contracted Estimating and Take Offs, CAD/BIM/Coordination Drawings, and Project Management Assistance, please call The Cincinnatus Group at 878-295-8009, or visit our Contact Us page today. We are looking forward to the opportunity to help grow your business.