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Project planning resources

Better details.
Better fabrication.

A little planning makes a big difference. Use these guides to help prepare your drawing, quote request, or conversation with the shop.

On the drawing table

Every great fit
starts on paper.

Bring us your mechanical drawings, a measured sketch, or the details of an existing connection. We’ll work through the dimensions, materials, and fabrication scope with you.

01 Dimensions & quantities02 Materials & connections03 Location & timing
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01 / Routes & connectionsDimensions, branches, and equipment connections give the shop a clearer picture of the system.
02 / Distribution & detailsMarked routes and outlet locations help organize the fabrication conversation.

Drawing details from our project collection. Each job requires its own confirmed dimensions and project specifications.

A closer look at the plan
01 / Dimensions

Inside or outside?

State whether each dimension refers to the clear opening, sheet metal shell, or overall outside measurement. This matters especially with internally lined and double-wall duct.

For a transition, include the dimensions at both ends, overall length, offset, airflow direction, and connection details. Add a sketch with labeled sides to avoid orientation confusion.

Explore fittings & transitions
02 / Duct construction

Lined, unlined,
or double-wall?

Unlined duct has a bare metal interior. Internal liner can support acoustic and thermal requirements. Double-wall construction adds an inner shell; insulation and perforation options depend on the project specification.

Have the designer confirm the construction, liner thickness, pressure requirements, and clear dimensions. Ordinary HVAC liner is not a substitute for a specified grease-exhaust system.

Compare construction options
03 / Commercial kitchens

A hood is part
of a system.

Type I hoods serve grease-producing cooking. Type II hoods generally address non-grease heat or steam. The cooking equipment and project design determine the appropriate selection.

Coordinate the hood, exhaust fan, grease duct, replacement air, fire suppression, clearances, and approval responsibilities with the qualified project team. Share equipment schedules and approved drawings with the shop.

Plan a kitchen hood project
04 / Your quote checklist

Give the shop
the full picture.

  • Part type, quantity, and a labeled sketch
  • Dimensions, offsets, and orientation
  • Material, gauge, liner, and finish if specified
  • Connection details and equipment model
  • Project address and requested timing

A photo helps explain an existing condition, but it does not replace measurements. Confirm the final fabrication dimensions before production.

Prepare your quote request
Further reading

Start with the project specification.

These guides are general planning information. Detailed construction and system selection should follow the project’s design and applicable requirements.

Bring your plans. Let’s build.

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starts at our shop.

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