FabricAir, Inc.
312-A Swanson Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30043, USA
Phone (502) 493-2210
Fax (502) 493-4002
info@fabricair.com

Frequently asked questions

Sales Catalog, FAQ pages (pdf 1.6 mb)

Question

Answer

Tip

What happens when the
duct gets dirty?

The duct system can be taken down and washed in
a domestic or commercial washing machine.
Please refer to our standing washing instructions
in the Product Binder.

Using properly engineered pre-filters upstream
of the duct can prevent the need for frequent
washing. If in doubt, please check with our
Technical Dept.

Will color fade?

No, colors will not fade if the duct is maintained
as per our standard instructions and installed in
appropriate areas.

Ducts should not be exposed to direct sunlight

Do the ducts burn?

All the fabrics used in constructing the various
ducts are flame retardant and will not support
combustion.

Please refer to our technical binder for documentation.

Do the ducts
generate noise?

No the ducts are "neutral" in terms of noise. They
neither generate noise nor absorb it.

Always provide a good sound attenuator
between the fan and the duct in order to reduce
mechanical and air noise being transmitted.

What about drafts?

A well-engineered fabric duct will not create
annoying drafts in the office, room or workspace.

If in doubt, contact our technical Department for
recommendations.

What does the
duct weigh?

A typical installation will not weigh more than an
average of 3 lbs per linear foot of duct.

Compare this weight to a sheet metal duct.

Wow easy is it to install
this type of system?

It is both easy and saves a lot of on-site labor. In
fact it can be erected using unskilled labor.

Time savings of up to 90% compared to a sheet metal
duct.

How long will it last?

Given normal operating conditions and washing
cycles, the FabricAir® duct system should last 15
years or more.

Proper maintenence and care extend the
service life of the duct.

What about Quality?

FabricAir® is a UL-registered firm which means
that we full fill ISO 9001:2000.

If in doubt, ask for our current Certificate of
Compliance.