The Importance of HVAC Duct Submittals
Assuring Quality with SMACNA Standards
At The Cincinnatus Group, we bring Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing to the fabrication of HVAC ductwork, ranging from traditional rectangular duct and fittings to spiral and round duct, as well as ductwork in specialty metals such as galvanized G-90, stainless steel, aluminum, and more.
To assure quality, consistency, and fast turnaround on all orders, we’ve developed our submittals package around 3rd Edition SMACNA STANDARDS.
What are submittals, and why are they important to doing the job right, first time and every time?
HVAC Ductwork Submittals
In construction, submittals are documents submitted by the contractor to the architect or design professional for approval of various products or systems to be used in a project. They consist of specifications that define how products will be manufactured and whether they conform to industry specifications for the intended application.
Submittals are an important communications tool, a way of documenting materials, dimensions, how products connect and integrate into the project as a whole, as well as their relation to accepted industry standards.
When it comes to HVAC duct fabrication, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has accredited the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) as the standards-setting organization for the industry.
SMACNA standards and manuals address all aspects of the sheet metal industry, from duct fabrication and installation to air pollution control, energy recovery, and roofing.
At TCG Duct, our standards and suite of submittals adhere to 3rd Edition SMACNA standards. The third edition of the HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible is for use in commercial and institutional duct construction. It contains tables and details for constructing ductwork for ½” to 10″ wg positive and negative pressures, as well as an engineering and design chapter with additional information for design professionals, double-wall construction details, casing construction details, and various accessory items.
Adhering to Standards Saves You Money
The fabrication of ductwork to professional standards provides an exceptional benefit to TCG’s family of contractors and installers: it saves them money and helps improve their bottom line.
Mistakes in duct sizing and sealing cause poor HVAC performance. Comfort and energy efficiency are what designers are buying, and if the installed sheet metal fails to deliver, contractors can find themselves wasting time and money on remedial fixes, or at worst on the losing end of a lawsuit.
Taking shortcuts with “fly by the seat of your pants” fabrication doesn’t save money. What may seem like a quick solution during installation often contributes to a shorter life for HVAC units, including pressure differences that can cause distracting noises and slammed doors.
Even high-efficiency air conditioning needs to work harder, longer, and costs more due to badly designed delivery systems.
At TCG, our designers work hand-in-glove with our duct fabricators, making sure that every order adheres to industry standards and is designed to provide for the comfort, health, and energy efficiency of the building in which it will be installed.
Call The Cincinnatus Group at 878-295-8009, 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.
