Prefabricated outdoor thermal duct system
View Patent ↗A prefabricated outdoor thermal duct system is provided having a metal formed ductwork air passage, a hard board insulation layer glued to the metal duct leaving custom cut space for duct connections, a custom prefabricated cladding formed and adhered to the hard board insulation, a custom fabricated insert matching the insulation material, installed over the duct connection in the field to seal the joint, and a final fabricated cap adhered to the cladding.
1. An outdoor thermal duct system comprising:
a metal formed ductwork air passage that includes a duct connection joint disposed in a first space;
a layer comprised of a first hard board insulation, the layer adhered to the metal formed ductwork air passage, the layer defining the first space in which the duct connection joint is disposed;
a cladding adhered to the layer;
an insert comprised of the first hard board insulation, the insert disposed inside the first space and over the duct connection joint to seal the duct connection joint; and
a cap adhered to the cladding, wherein a seam between the cap and the cladding is sealed with an adhesive sealant caulk.
2. The outdoor thermal duct system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the metal formed ductwork air passage is of a Transverse Duct Connector (TDC), Transverse Duct Flange (TDF), Slip and Drive (S&D) or welded type.
3. The outdoor thermal duct system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the metal formed ductwork air passage comprises galvanized metal, aluminum, stainless steel or PVC-coated metal.
4. The outdoor thermal duct system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the layer further including a second hardboard insulation having a different type, thickness or R-value than the first hard board insulation.
5. The outdoor thermal duct system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the cladding includes UV protection.
6. The outdoor thermal duct system in accordance with claim 5 , wherein the cladding is adhered via solvent welding, friction welding or thermal welding to form a weather-proof and permanent bond.
7. The outdoor thermal duct system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the cap is adhered to the cladding via solvent welding, friction welding or thermal welding.
8. The outdoor thermal duct system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the outdoor thermal duct system is installed on an HVAC system, a ventilation system or an exhaust system.
9. The outdoor thermal duct system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the cap is disposed over the insert.