Here s bob s trick for taping a seam on a pipe that s installed close to the subfloor.
How to measure sheet metal ductwork.
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Duct work 6 x 6 x 36 long with end cap hvac duct rectangular sheet metal duct.
Using the steel ruler you can then start measuring and marking the metal before cutting and forming it.
When the quantity take off is completed take 10 extra of duct this will resolve the quantity assumption.
Measure the side height of the ductwork.
Measure the top width of the ductwork.
Peel off part of the backing.
Ductwork seal classes ductwork prone to air leakages.
It s why an installer made these complicated transitions.
To calculate the rectangular duct area we need height width and length.
Enter the length width and number of pieces.
Slide the backing up and over the pipe.
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After you buy the metal and tools like a sheet metal hammer and steel ruler you can start making ductwork for your hvac.
The weight is in pounds.
After lining up the ruler to the sheet metal mark the metal at one inch in two places.
Then click on calculate.
The fronts of the plenum and cold air drops in this case are wider than their sides.
The spreadsheet is for duct sheet metal quantity estimation.
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Leave backing on the tape on metal ductwork.
This excel sheet is for hvac duct measurement like duct weight duct area and all calculation related to ductwork like hanger supports and duct insulation.
One end will have an end cap and the other end will be raw notched at 1 2 for easy field modification.
This publication shares a part of that expertise with the engineers designers.
Make sure the marks are two feet apart.
How to measure and make transitions between new furnace and old plenum in the pictures below you can see how different hvac companies changed out the furnaces and connect old ductwork to new equipment.
Place the steel ruler anywhere from 10 to 12 inches from the metal s long edge.
Extend your tape measure and hook it over the top edge of the ductwork.
Extend your tape measure and hook it over the opposite side of the ductwork as you are facing it.
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2 scale of the drawing sheet.
If the ducts are going to be concealed all seams need to be taped or caulked.
How to measure ductwork.
Cut a piece of foil tape to length.