CHAPTERS

DOUBLE-WALL DUCT
CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTERS DOUBLE-WALL DUCT CONSTRUCTION

8.1 INSTALLATION STANDARDS buildout means is optional; when used, buildouts shall
COMMENTARY be secured to the duct wall with bolts, screws, rivets,
or welds.
Double-wall rigid round duct is used for its acoustical
value, and the perforated (metal typically) inner wall Hanger and support requirements shall be calculated
provides resistance to erosion of the duct liner. to be in conformance with Chapter 5 based on the size
and weight of the double-wall duct system.
The outer shell is the structural (pressure) shell and is
the basis of construction. Unless otherwise indicated, Equipment and casings requirements shall be in con-
the net free area of the duct dimensions given on the formance with Chapter 9. Casing for negative pressure
contract drawings shall be maintained. The duct di- greater than 3 in. wg (750 Pa) may be constructed in
mensions shall be increased as necessary to compen- accordance with the SMACNA Rectangular Industri-
sate for liner thickness. al Duct Constrnction Standards.

Metal wall inner lining is available for all convention- Unless otherwise specified all duct and fittings shall be
al duct shapes; typically it is of22 ga (0.85 mm) galva- G-60 coated galvanized steel of lockforming grade
nized steel with %2 in. (2.4 mm) diameter holes on o/Js conforming to ASTM A653 and A924 standards.
in. (4.8 mm) or l4 in. (6.4 mm) centers. The double-
wall style of lined duct is used where increased resist- Double-wall to single-wall transitions shall be pro-
ance to damage is desired or where erosion of the inner vided where insulated duct connects to non-insulated,
surface might occur. single-wall duct.

Where dampers, turning vane assemblies, or other de- All double-wall duct and fittings shall be furnished
vices are placed inside lined ducts or fittings, the with both an inner and an outer pressure shell coupling.
installation must not damage the liner or cause erosion The inner liners shall not be fastened together to allow
of the liner. The use of metal hat sections or other for expansion and contraction.

HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition B-1
 INSULATION
TO PREVENT
CONDENSATION
WHEN SPECIFIED
BY THE DESIGNER

INNER LINER
AIRFLOW

FIRE DAMPER
c:==>

OUTER PRESSURE SHELL

INTERRUPTION OF INTERNAL INSULATION AT THE FIRE DAMPER IS REQUIRED BY

NFPA STANDARD 90A. WHERE 90A IS APPLICABLE INSTALLATION SHOULD BE
MADE AS SHOWN AND SHOULD OTHERWISE CONFORM TO THE SMACNA HVAC
DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS-METAL AND FLEXIBLE.

THE DESIGNER SHOULD SPECIFY EXTERNAL INSULATION AS SHOWN TO PREVENT

CONDENSATION OCCURRING ON UNLINED METAL AT PENETRATIONS. WHERE THE
PROVISIONS OF NFPA 90AAS APPLICABLE, NEITHER INSULATION NOR LINER CAN
EXTEND THROUGH THE WALLS OF FLOORS.

* S SLIP IS ILLUSTRATED; SEE SMACNA FIRE, SMOKE AND RADIATION DAMPER MANUAL
FOR RANGE OF APPROVED TYPES OF CONNECTOR.

FIGURE 8-1 FIRE DAMPER INSTALLATION IN DOUBLE-WALL DUCT

8.2 HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition
 DRAW BAND JOINT ON OUTER PRESSURE SHELL

SLIP COUPLING ON INNER SLEEVE

INNER SlEEVE SAME GAGE AS

OUTER PRESSURE SHELL

FIGURE 8-2 DOUBLE-WALL ROUND DUCT

HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition 8.3
 FOR DUCTSUPT024" (610MM) X24" (610 MM)

S-SLIP CONNECTOR

INNER LINER

FLUSH WITH DRIVE

OUTER PRESSURE

FIGURE 8-3 RECTANGULAR DOUBLE-WALL DUCT

8.4 HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition
 OUTER PRESSURE SHELL

FIGURE 8-4 FLAT OVAL DOUBLE-WALL DUCT

HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition 8.5
 TURN FLANGE FROM
~--- INNER LINER OR USE
NOSING

~-- INNER LINER

OUTER
PRESSURE SHELL

FIGURE 8-5 DOUBLE-WALL DUCT FITTING

8.6 HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition
TURN FLANGE FROM
INNER LINER OR USE
NOSING

INNER LINER

OUTER
PRESSURE SHELL

SINGLE WALL BRANCH CONNECTION ON DOUBLE WALL DUCT

FIGURE 8-6 DOUBLE-WALL DUCT FITTING

HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition 8.7
 FASTEN AND SEAL
OUTER PRESSURE SHELL

~ SLEEVE SAME GAGE AS

OUTER PRESSURE SHELL

~
___,;? OR HEAVIER

FLANGED PICTURE FRAME SLEEVE

FIGURE 8-7 DOUBLE-WALL DUCT SLEEVE

8.8 HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition
 FASTEN TO INNER
DUCT[IYP)

INSULATION ----;~Z/~'9~7/'i';7/.7/~~~~i<:Z770'7.77777:'7.77~

INNER AND OUTER SLEEVE

SAME GAGE AS OUTER
PRESSURE SHELL

OUTER PRESSURE SHELL

OUTER SLEEVE

NOTE:
ON OUTER COUPLING SCREWS MUST BE USED AT UNIFORM INTERVALS
15• (381 mm) MAXIMUM ALONG THE CIRCUMFERENCE; THREE SCREWS MINIMUM
ON 14• (35.6mm) OR LESS DIAMETER.

FIGURE 8-8 DOUBLE-WALL DUCT JOINT

HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition 8.9
 INNER
LINER
OUTER PRESSURE
SHELL

" - - - - CLEARANCE HOLE FOR

CONDUIT INSTALLATION

NOTE:
OUTER PRESSURE SHELL IS POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE.
INNER LINER IS NEUTRAL.
SEE CHAPTER 2 FOR USE OF
MID-PANEL TIE RODS.

FIGURE 8-9 DOUBLE-WALL DUCT TIE ROD INSTALLATION

8.10 HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition
 ANGLE RING

INNER SLEEVE

3{8" (9.5 MM) MIN. FlANGE ON DUCT VAN STONE CONNECTION ON OUTER PRESSURE SHELL

FIGURE 8-10 DOUBLE-WALL DUCT- VAN STONE JOINT

HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition 8.11
 ROD CONTINUOUS ON
2" W.G. (500 Pal
ClASS AND ON ALL
DAMPERS OVER
12" (305 mm) DIA.
BEARING OPTION
BlADE24GA.
(700 mm) MIN. BUT
NOT LESS THAN TWO
GAGES MORE THAN
THE DUCT GAGE
ARM
FIG.C
ROUND DAMPER

OUTER PRESSURE
SHELL
1/2" (13 mm) QUADRANT INNER LINER

SPACER (TYP)
1/2" (13 mm) ROD

18 GA. (1.31 mm) BLADE MIN.

DUCT
FIG.D 1/8" (32 mm) CLEARANCE
ELEVATION AU..AROUND -19" (483 mm)
lWO BLADE ARRANGEMENT UPTO 48" (1219 mm)
FlG.B
NOTE: OVER 12" (305 mm) HIGH USE
MULTIPLE BLADES. SEE FIG. 7-5

CLOSED OUTSIDE CLOSED INSIDE

END BEARING END BEARING

REQUIRED ON 3" W.G.

SEE TEXT ON (750 Pa) CLASS DUCT
VOLUME DAMPERS AND OVER. OPTIONAL
FOR OTHERS

VOLUME DAMPERS

FIGURE 8-11 DOUBLE-WALL DUCT- DAMPERS

8.12 HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition
SLIP ON DUCT FLANGE OR
ROLLED DUCT FLANGE FASTEN INNER LINER TO
OUTER PRESSURE SHELL
EVERY 6" (152 MM

OUTER PRESSURE SHELL

FIGURE 8-12 DOUBLE-WALL DUCT WITH FLANGE CONNECTIONS

HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition 8.13
 L SLIP-ON FLANGE
(SHOWN), TDC{TDF
OR SLIP AND DRIVE CONNECTION

INNER PERFORATED
SHELL AS REQUIRED LAP CONNECTION 1" (25 MM) WITH
PERFORATED METALAND
SPOT WELD 6" (152 MM) ON CENTER
ALL AROUND CONNECTION

FIGURE 8-13 DOUBLE-WALL DUCT- FLANGE CONNECTION

8.14 HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition
 SPOT OR TACK WELD PERF. TACK OR SPOT WELD PERF. TO
TO TDC(TDF CONNECTION FLANGE CONNECTION
f5' (150 MM) D.C. f5' (150 MM) D.C.

PERFORATED INNER SKIN-...._

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OUTER SKIN
INSULATION
(REQUIRED THICKNESS)
SEE CHAPTER 2 FOR
REINFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS

DUCTS NOT REQUIRING TIE RODS

E.M.T. [TIE ROD)

FlAT WASHER TACK
WELDED TO E.M.T. PERFORATED
INNER SKIN--.....
-----~

SUP-ON-FLANGE - - - U
INSULATION
(REQUIRED THICKNESS) THREADED INSERT
SEE CHAPTER 2 FOR
REINFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS

DUCTS REQUIRING TIE RODS

FIGURE 8-14 DOUBLE-WALL DUCT DETAILS

HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition 8.15
 SASH LOCK
TYP.

1"x1/2"
(25X 12 MM)
GASKET
SEAL

SEAL

PLEXIGLAS
WINDOW

1-13/8"
(35 MM)

CHAIN
ALT ACCESS DOOR
1 1/2" (35 MM) DUCT WRAP
SEAL TO SIDE
OF ROUND
ACCESS DOOR

SEAL ACCESS
DOOR TO
SIDE OF
DUCTWORK

SIDE OF DUCT

FIGURE 8-15 DOUBLE-WALL DUCT ACCESS DOORS

8.16 HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible • Third Edition