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After years of running a shop, I've rolled a lot of Pittsburgh seams. Here's when it's the right call, when it's overkill, and what the alternatives actually look like in the real world.
Read Article →The site is up. The domain works. A lot of it still needs to be built. Here's what this is, why I finally put it live, and where it's headed.
Field Tech GuideThe measurements every field tech needs before picking up the phone — and the one that still gets missed all the time.
Size rectangular and round ductwork using the equal friction method — 0.1" WG per 100 ft — with ASHRAE/SMACNA verified data. Includes velocity checks for residential and commercial applications.
ASHRAE / SMACNA / Manual DMobile-friendly order form for field techs. Enter dimensions and get a real-time 2D drawing and live quote before you call the shop.
Mobile FriendlyLook up furnace plenum dimensions by manufacturer and model. Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem — all in one place.
Coming SoonK&E Sheet Metal fabricates custom ductwork, transitions, and fittings. Submit a job request directly from the shop site.
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