John Dirks Jr Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 In making recommendations regarding in slab transite ductwork, what type of contractor do you think should be contacted? Asbestos abatement or other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Could go several ways. I would recommend hvac. Hvac would/should have knowledge of the condition and propose a solution. I suppose you could involve "everyone" (foundation person, asbestos person, code person, hvac person, scope person, etc.), but I favor simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 In making recommendations regarding in slab transite ductwork, what type of contractor do you think should be contacted? Asbestos abatement or other? In the report I would tell them to get with a qualified HVAC contractor. I would also note what the ductwork is and that additional professionals might be needed to resolve the issue. As Les said, keep it simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 As for what should be done, is abandoning the transite altogether the best course of action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Lewis Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I've been told by remediation contractors that it can be sprayed/coated in place and still used as ducting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Same here. Problem is, getting the sealant applied is problematic in long runs. Most companies just seal the edges of the hole feeding the register and a little ways either side of the hole. Whether or not it's even necessary to seal the material is a very debatable question. This has much to do with perception, hysteria, and potential legal entanglements than with specific health risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 In my area, if it's slab on grade with registers in the floor and mid 80's or older , it's a good chance transite is there. It's easy to check for. I wonder how many inspectors don't check for it. I wonder if some claim the task is outside of SOP scope to pop the register grill out and look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 As for what should be done, is abandoning the transite altogether the best course of action? I have never seen in-slab ductwork that is worth trying to save, it is always full of nasties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector57 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 As for what should be done, is abandoning the transite altogether the best course of action? I have never seen in-slab ductwork that is worth trying to save, it is always full of nasties! Ditto - not many in my area but most are full of water. I'm not an alarmist about radon but I'm guessing this would almost guarantee high levels if it is a problem area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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