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Penn Air

Penn Air Calls on Sheet Metal Shops to Get into the Duct Cleaning Business

The company has been able to leverage its expertise in balancing HVAC systems to gain market share in duct cleaning
Stacey Winconek
July 3, 2024
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During the 2024 ICB/TABB Conference in St. Louis in April, two company representatives shared information on equipment and certifications needed to get started.


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Flex Duct

Not Your Father’s Flex Duct

Austin Keating
Austin Keating
July 1, 2024
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Here’s what makes modern flex duct so resilient that it can be cleaned – with the right tools and installation
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Offices Chicago

Study Reveals Offices May Emit Volatile Chemicals on Par with Traffic

Purdue University research examines office building exhaust from HVAC systems
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
June 26, 2024
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To remove VOC emissions from buildings, researcher advocates for a greater focus on using carbon filters and other air cleaning technologies as needed. 


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TAB

SMACNA Publishes Fourth Edition of Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Manual

General requirements for skill levels for training of TAB Technicians are now incorporated
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
May 30, 2024
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The manual includes a revised chapter with sample test and balance report forms included for the end user.


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NEMI TAB

Air Balancing Labs to Provide Training for Union Workers

Pharmaceutical, VRF labs opened at Albuquerque’s SMART Local 49 in April
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
May 30, 2024
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SMART workers Local 49 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, recently celebrated the opening of two state-of-the-art labs at its training center.


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Richard

Richard Lantz, Mark Zarzeczny Inducted into NADCA Hall of Fame

'Both Richard and Mark have played a crucial role in paving the way for others,' says NADCA president April Yungen
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
April 11, 2024
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NADCA has inducted two professionals into the prestigious NADCA Hall of Fame during its 35th Annual Meeting and Exposition, held in March in Las Vegas.


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Mountain NADCA

NADCA Welcomes New Board Member, Matt Mountain

Mountain owns Mountain Duct Cleaning, which is based in the greater Twin Cities area of Minneapolis—St. Paul, Minnesota
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
April 11, 2024
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Matt Mountain currently serves on NADCA’s Education & Safety Committee, Editorial Committee, and the Ethics Committee.


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David Burd

Why Fiberglass is the Ideal Insulation for Ductwork

In a podcast interview with SNIPS NEWS, David Burd of Owens Corning weighs in on the benefits of fiberglass in ducting
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 12, 2024
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David Burd, Air Distribution Products Technical Manager for North America at Owens Corning, sits down with SNIPS NEWS to discuss duct insulation options and tradeoffs.
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Fiberizer

Why Flame Attenuated Insulation is Better than Rotary for Most HVAC Applications

While flame-attenuated marbles do add an extra step to production, they also add a step of quality control
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 7, 2024
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Fiberglass produced on rotary equipment, with a less consistent distribution of fibers, is better suited for thicker insulation; whereas fiberglass produced from the flame-attenuated pot and marble method is more consistent.


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David Burd

Why Sheet Metal Contractors go Above and Beyond Code with Duct Insulation

The acoustical and thermal qualities of different types and sizes of duct insulation can compensate for the unique challenges of a given space
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
February 26, 2024
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Code for ductwork insulation focused primarily on energy efficiency is the starting point for meeting customer objectives, but there are other factors to consider, says David Burd, air distribution products technical manager for North America at Owens Corning.
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