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DuctSox Fabric Air Dispersion Installed in Aquatic Center Pool Area

Aquatic Center Ductwork & Swimming Pool Ventilation

Customizable Airflow Solutions

Pool environments are particularly sensitive to airflow design and control. DuctSox systems are the perfect solution for proper air dispersion for aquatic centers, indoor pools, and natatoriums. Each system offers the user better air delivery/mixing than traditional metal swimming pool ductwork and the corrosion resistant components, energy efficiency, ease of installation and minimal maintenance make it the ideal choice for long life and exceptional performance in this demanding application.

  • Proper Airflow
    • Precise Air Dispersion: Custom airflow patterns reduce condensation on glass & perimeter surfaces.

    • Healthier Environment: Proper airflow reduces chloramines at the water surfaces for swimmers.

    • Proper Air Movement Near Ceiling: Correct airflow is used to prevent corrosive moisture on critical building components extending structural life.
  • Condensation
    • Porous Fabrics: Non-insulated metal ductwork has the tendency to drip condensation and potentially rust in humid applications or climates. Based on the nature of the material, a porous fabric system is not prone to condensation or rust issues typically found on metal ventilation systems, preventing flooring damage flooring, slip hazard and mold.

    • Pool Grade Suspension: DuctSox hardware components are resistant to chlorinated environments and corrosion.

    • Customizable: Each system is designed to fit the needs of each space, even the most challenging facilities.
  • Cost

    Lower Material Costs: Improving occupancy profitability can be enhanced when you eliminate the costs associated with using traditional metal ductwork. The cost of a DuctSox System is 20% to 80% less than metal. The cost savings of non-condensating air porous DuctSox are even more when compared to insulated metal duct or premium materials such as stainless steel or aluminum.

      Reduced Labor Costs: Ductsox can be installed with less manpower and labor hours versus a comparable metal system. In many instances they can be installed after the lighting, sprinkler and equipment are installed reducing congestion between multiple trades, material damage, and valuable floor space.

        No Balancing: No longer will the need to pay for a test & balance check on your system at the startup or in routine maintenance be required with the installation of a DuctSox system.

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      DuctSox understands that no two facilities are alike. Because of this each system is designed to meet the specifications for each space to ensure optimum performance placing the correct amount of airflow where it’s needed.

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      Pool with DuctSox

      Case Study: Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation & Aquatic Center

      DuctSox helped this aquatic center install anti-microbial fabric ductwork in the pool area. The DuctSox team created a layout to ensure that air distribution around the pool was uniform. The fabric that the DuctSox team has chosen for this product allows this entire duct to act as a diffuser, which further increases uniformity and eliminates hot and cold spots.

      The team at the aquatic center chosen this ductwork because cleanliness and appearance were important factors. With the ease that fabric ductwork can be cleaned compared to metal ductwork, it made more sense as a long-term solution for pool ventilation.
       

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      Cedar Rapids Pool with DuctSox

      Case Study: Cedar Rapids School

      DuctSox products were used in a retrofit design for a project that was done quickly, over 2 months in the summer. This project featured custom color ductwork to match the school’s colors.

      This fabric ductwork was designed to keep an inflated distraction in order to eliminate the distraction and noise of roll-outs during air handler startup. Fabric is a good retrofit choice because it is less labor-intensive than replacing metal ductwork in terms of the weight of the ductwork you’re handling. This project was designed for long term energy savings and to provide optimal learning environments with unprecedented air comfort.
       

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      Why Fabric?

      Reduce Lifetime Ownership Costs

      Why Fabric?

      For decades, traditional metal units that moved air throughout a facility were commonly referred to as “ductwork.” Each system requiring a variety of components to achieve proper airflow. When fabric was introduced a few decades ago, it was referred to as “fabric ductwork” or “fabric ducting.” The reality is fabric provides a complete air dispersion system that performs in ways that metal cannot.
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      Case Study

      MLK Aquatic Center

      Martin Luther King Recreation & Aquatics Center incorporated a wide range of amenities—including a gymnasium, an elevated track, an outdoor terrace, a climbing wall, group fitness areas, a senior center and a computer room—the facility’s centerpiece was the aquatics area. The unique functionality of indoor pools and natatoriums gives them a host of issues other public buildings don’t have to deal with, including temperature, humidity and air quality management.
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      Next Steps

      When designing a fabric system, DuctSox engineers will detail performance and design requirements while creating a custom solution for your application.

      In addition to design assistance, DuctSox provides an extensive Engineering and Design Manual that will guide you through the key elements of a DuctSox system.

      Whether for a new building or retrofitting an existing space, DuctSox Airflow Solutions just make more sense than metal ductwork.

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      Applications

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      DuctSox in Pool Areas
      Lightweight and Flexible

      DuctSox airflow solution ensures uniform air dispersion throughout this recreation center.

      DuctSox Fabric Ductwork Airflow Solution Installed in a Indoor Aquatic Center
      Uniform Airflow

      DuctSox products allow for uniform airflow in pool areas with glass roofs or/and walls while addressing water surface to ensure a comfortable environment.

      DuctSox in Pool Areas
      No Condensation

      DuctSox lightweight fabric ensures uniform airflow throughout this indoor waterpark. The pool safe components ensures system will operate for many years without corrosion.

      DuctSox in Pool Areas
      DuctSox Fabric Ductwork Airflow Solution Installed in a Indoor Aquatic Center
      DuctSox in Pool Areas

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      Athletic Facilities

      DuctSox air dispersion systems are a perfect fit for large indoor sporting facilities such as indoor practice venues, fitness spaces, and competitive arenas

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      Community Spaces

      Each DuctSox system is custom designed to meet the specifications for each application to ensure optimum performance.

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      Educational Facilities

      DuctSox traditional and diffuser products are engineered to provide better air dispersion control for these demanding environments.

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