Grow Room Ductwork and HVAC Systems
Customizable Airflow Solutions
Airflow is critical in producing optimal growing conditions for each stage of plant growth. Without proper airflow the following challenges may occur and need to be addressed, condensation & mold growth, uniform air distribution and cost.
With these challenges in mind, DuctSox customized airflow solutions for grow room HVAC systems are a cost-effective alternative to metal ductwork that provides targeted, precise, and efficient grow room ventilation for new and retrofit construction.
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Mold Growth
Moisture and condensation can become a breeding ground for mold. Once mold growth begins, it can become a huge problem as it can spread quickly. A high mold presence can cause a lower product yield and decreasing crop value. DuctSox product solutions include benefits to stop mold growth before it starts and to maintain a controlled environment.- Fabric Options: Condensation + dirt = breeding ground for mold growth. Most DuctSox fabric offerings are constructed of moisture-resistant polyester and perform particularly well in high-humidity environments. As an added safeguard, some fabrics include an antimicrobial treatment that adds an extra layer of defense to fight off mold growth.
- Hygienic: Unlike fabric a metal system requires metal welds and if not installed correctly can trap dirt and can become a breeding ground for bacteria. Cleaning a metal system can be expensive and labor-intensive and the costs are often overlooked. A DuctSox advantage over metal, is they don't need special access for cleaning as a metal system would. DuctSox grow room ductwork systems are connected by zippers and can easily be removed for maintenance and laundered.
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Improved Air Distribution
- Airflow: Air movement is critical to controlling temperature management. An excessive draft may cause leaf or plant dehydration, while a weak draft may produce unsteady plants. Unlike traditional metal system that “dump” air into the space, each DuctSox system is designed to place the correct amount of airflow where it’s needed.
- Customization: All DuctSox products can be customized to meet the needs of a specific grow area. Airflow patterns are engineered with the ducting for grow rooms and designed to ensure optimum performance.
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Cost-Effective
Each DuctSox system is tailor-made to accommodate different growth cycles and is a cost-effective solution in comparison to metal.
- Lower Material Costs: 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: You will not need to pay for a test and balance check on your system at startup.
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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.
Four Areas of Focus for Growing Facilities & Air Dispersion
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Critical Growth
Airflow Movement Around Young Plants
Critical Growth applications may benefit from unique air dispersion patterns. For example, in a laboratory environment, special air porous fabrics can uniformly disperse airflow. Providing airflow around your plants is almost as important as sunshine, especially for younger plants. Ensure you have proper ventilation with a ventilation system from DuctSox.
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Overhead
Creating Drafts or Controlling Air
Overhead systems feature high airflow mixing within the space and benefit greatly from strategic air dispersion to ensure proper drafting at plant level. Review our design page to see the variety of solutions offered from DuctSox. Custom design solutions include the shop of the ductwork. These can range from round to half round, oval and more. The layout of the ductwork is also unique for each project because the entire system acts as a diffuser. This way, air dispersion and distribution are combined in one efficient Other considerations include fabric translucence and shadowing.
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Under Table
Low Velocity for Control & Thermal Displacement
Under Table systems allow designs for low velocity/displacement or high vertical draft between rows. Key considerations include sizing, suspension, fabric selection, and access for cleaning.
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Growth Chambers
Controlling Air Velocity for Confined Spaces
Growth Chambers require very specific airflow patterns to ensure consistent plant growth. There are many airflow options for Growth Chambers, including dedicated down draft, rotational uplift, or displacement. DuctSox product solutions are engineered for each project and contain custom elements from the DuctSox diffuser series, traditional round ductwork and underfloor air dispersion.
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.
DuctSox customized airflow solutions for grow facilities are a cost-effective alternative to metal ductwork that provide targeted, precise and efficient heating, cooling or ventilation for new and retrofit construction. Fabric ductwork is easy-to-clean, quieter than most traditional metal ductwork and are a great low-maintenance alternative to traditional metal HVAC systems.
Explore Additional Critical Environment Applications
Food Processing
New innovations have made maintenance and hygiene a vital advantage to using DuctSox products in food processing facilities.
Data Centers
DuctSox has developed the first directionally adjustable air displacement system for the data center industry.
Laboratory & Healthcare
DuctSox traditional and diffuser products are engineered to provide better air dispersion control for these demanding environments.