Ductwork installation - how to connect rectangular ductwork

Connecting rectangular ductwork may not be obvious at first glance. But once you know the pieces, the job to connect rectangular ductwork is really pretty simple.
The are 3 different connections that are involved in connecting duct sections.
First, a rectangular duct section is made by assembling two duct halves. The rectangular duct sections are design to be press fit together. Once 2 duct halves are fit together forming one duct section, to such duct sections can be joined end to end using s-cleats and drive cleats. "S" cleats are attached to the long ends of the rectangular duct. The drive cleats basically pinch the two rectangular sections toward each other and lock them together.

While determining duct sizing can involve calculations and fluid dynamics, assembling duct sections is very doable as a DIY project. For more content be sure and check us out at https://housebarons.com/