SMACNA has developed over thirty technical publications, videos, charts, and guidelines which are considered international standards for our industry. Committees of contractors from throughout North America develop the publications which range from HVAC Duct Construction Standards to Kitchen Equipment Guidelines. SMACNA's Guidelines for Seismic Restraint of Mechanical Systems has become the guidebook for architects, engineers, design professionals, and contractors.

How our Prices Work: Members should contact the Association directly for prices on technical manuals. The discounted price is available only to: architectural and engineering firms and their employees (provided they are not in the contracting business as well); educational institutions; public libraries; government agencies and departments. Bookstores should call SMACNA for ordering information. Non-SMACNA members and all others pay list price. To order, fill out our order form and submit it to SMACNA-BC.
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Accepted Industry Practice for Industrial Duct Construction
This guide is a compilation of accepted industry practices and construction techniques having received wide acceptance for the fabrication and installation of industrial duct systems.  Covers round (long-seamed and spiral) duct from 4 in. to 60 in. in diameter, reinforced or unreinforced, for operation from 4 in. to 20 in. wg positive or negative pressure, and from ambient to 650° F for carbon or stainless steel, 440° F for galvanized steel, and 120° F for aluminum.
Also rectangular duct fabricated from panels from a few inches up to 5 ft wide, all welded, Pittsburgh, grooved seam pipe lock or standing seam joined duct, for operation from 4 in, to 20 in. wg positive or negative pressure, and for the same materials and temperature limits as round duct.  Also includes chapters on industrial applications, material properties, hangers and supports, fittings, vents, doors, discharge ducts (small stack) and surface preparation of metals.
310 pages, 2nd Ed., 2008
Discounted Price $115.00 - List Price $166.00
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Accepted Industry Practices for Sheet Metal Lagging
Providing numerous examples of sheet metal lagging applications, this publication assists the designer, contractor and plant engineer in understanding and solving the complexities involved in the design, fabrication and installation of sheet metal lagging systems.  It presents accepted industrial practices for the application of sheet metal lagging to industrial duct, pipe, tanks, boilers, furnaces and other accessories.  Also illustrates the requirements of the most  commonly encountered insulated surfaces, such as boiler walls, flues, ducts, precipitators, air heaters, economizers, tanks and fans.
128 pages, 1st Ed., 2002
Discounted Price $90.00 - List Price $130.00
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Architectural Sheet Metal Inspection Guide
An invaluable inspection resource for owners of standing seam, batten seam, or Bermuda-type roofs.  Presents practical troubleshooting and corrective tips for typical problems of roof panels, gutters, downspouts, fascia, copings, flashing, ridges and hips, valleys, expansion joints, penetrations, fasteners and soldering.  Also provides relevant information regarding construction of these architectural elements, the purpose of each, as well as what to look for during periodic inspections.  Sealants, moisture transfer methods and air leakage are also covered.  Emphasizes the importance of regular and appropriately timed inspections because a small problem discovered early can be fixed at a low cost, preventing minor damage from becoming a substantial problem until the cost of repair and remediation becomes excessive.  Contractors will find this book a valuable resource to provide owners or facility managers along with the standard building completion documents.
52 pages, 1st Ed., 2004
Discounted Price $61.00 - List Price $86.00
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Architectural Sheet Metal Manual
Contains the most comprehensive set of recommended practices available for proper design and installation of custom-fabricated architectural sheet metal including roof drainage system design for scuppers, gutters and downspouts. Features new historical restoration section on skylights, cornices and spires; new moisture and maintenance guide; new mechanical fasteners and soldering chapter, and enhanced metals selection data. Offers new construction techniques and alternative methods of design and installation reflecting climatic conditions and rainfall rates. An upfront, fast “look-up” key speeds information retrieval. Also covers flashing, metal roofs, copings, gravel-stop fascia. Includes wind uplift pressure test reports confirming superior performance of custom-fabricated metal roofing. Applies to commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
496 pages, 6th Ed., 2003
Discounted Price $221.00 - List Price $314.00
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Building Systems Analysis and Retrofit Manual
This guide gives contractors an overview of a variety of HVAC after-market business opportunities, allowing them to select those that might provide the greatest return on investment consistent with market forces in their local area. Topics covered are: marketing after-market services; energy management retrofit; HVAC systems testing, adjusting, and balancing; indoor air quality; HVAC system commissioning/ recommissioning; duct cleaning; duct system analysis; system operation and maintenance; and CFC/HCFC retrofit.
198 pages, 1st Ed., 1995
Discounted Price $90.00 - List Price $130.00
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CADD Version 2.0 for the Architectural Sheet Metal Manual
A CADD version of the illustrations in SMACNA's 6th edition of the Architectural Sheet Metal Manual is available for use in CAD programs.  This CD-ROM contains all 169 figures in DXF Format that are used to illustrate the best practices in architectural sheet metal work.  Architects and designers are encouraged to use this invaluable resource to assure that their specifications reflect proper design details.  A 496-page Architectural Sheet Metal Manual is included in PDF format with every CADD version CD.
CD, 2004
Discounted Price $667.00 - List Price $951.00
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Cost Reference Manual
Provides a source of the labour units data required to fabricate and install heating, ventilating, and air conditioning materials and equipment. Duct materials of all common types are covered separately for fabrication and installation rates by lbs/hr or hour per piece. The manual lists the national average of hours required to fabricate or install a given quantity of each item under typically normal conditions on typically normal projects. Guidance is included for adjusting the data for specific project types and unique site characteristics. Tables in the manual are based on surveys of active sheet metal and air-conditioning contractors in the US and Canada, including actual data from many projects, along with US government statistics and scholarly reports and journals. Metric conversions and a guide to determining shop burden are also included.
157 pages, 1st Ed., 1996
Discounted Price $305.00 - List Price $438.00
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Duct System Calculator
This calculator, complete with detailed instructions, enables HVAC system designers to design an average duct system without additional references. The only calculator in the industry to include the 0.0003 roughness factor duct friction loss data for designing straight, round, or rectangular sheet metal ducts. Also available in metric.
Circular slide rule, 1988
Discounted Price N/A - List Price $41.00
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Ducted Electric Heat Guide for Air Handling Systems
This is a comprehensive application and installation guide of ducted electric heaters and important factors relating to application, selection, location, installation and control.
42 pages, 2nd Ed., 1994
Discounted Price $31.00 - List Price $43.00
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Energy Systems Analysis and Management
Presents an updated level of technical information necessary for energy conservation and retrofits of today's commercial facilities. Provides building owners, facility managers, contractors, and system designers with the tools needed to evaluate an existing facility for energy savings potential. Items of special interest include performance contracting, CFC refrigeration regulation, and new automation system open protocols. Other topics covered include HVAC heat recovery, energy auditing, operation and maintenance, and indoor air quality.
200 pages, 1st Ed., 1997
Discounted Price $124.00 - List Price $176.00
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Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards
Provides the performance characteristics for fibrous glass board as determined by the North American Insulation Manufacturers' Association (NAIMA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) as well as specifications for closures and illustrations of how to construct the full range of fittings.  Also covers details for connections to equipment and air terminals, hanger schedules, reinforcement requirements, fabrication of rectangular duct fittings, closures of seams and joints, channel and tie rod reinforcements, plus hangers and supports.  For 2" w.g. or less.  Metric units have been provided in a more convenient format, as well as an updated inspection checklist.
88 pages, 7th Ed., 2003
Discounted Price $115.00 - List Price $166.00
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Fire, Smoke and Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC Systems
An application and installation study guide for architects, engineers, code officials, manufacturers and contractors outlining their respective responsibilities mandated by the model codes.  Covers fire dampers, breakaway connections, combination fire and smoke dampers, framing of structural openings, contract plan marking, installation instructions and special applications.  Also contains information on active and passive smoke control systems and smoke detectors, plus soft metrics.  The appendices on smoke control and smoke detectors have been revised to reflect the current technology and requirements for those applications.
142 pages, 5th Ed., 2002
Discounted Price $83.00 - List Price $118.00
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Guide for Change Orders
This manual presents the reasons for change orders, describes the type of change orders, assesses the risk of change orders. and provides guidelines for pricing, and selling change orders.
40 pages, 3rd Ed., 2003
Discounted Price N/A - List Price $120.00
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Guide for Steel Stack Construction
This edition clarifies design criteria, improves consistency in symbols from different reference technical papers, and provides guidance for reinforcement of stack openings, as well as construction in the metric system. It includes tables for selection of free standing stacks from 20 ft. to 120 ft. high, and diameters to 84 inches, companion flange and stiffener sizes and stacks with access ladders and platforms. Designers and engineers will benefit from the tables containing hundreds of stacks detailed and ready to go.  Sources of data on design of guyed stacks are also listed. 
102 pages, 2nd Ed., 1996
Discounted Price $90.00 - List Price $130.00
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Guidelines for Roof Mounted Outdoor Air-Conditioning Installations 
Contains guidelines for the installation of roof-mounted outdoor air-conditioner equipment as developed by SMACNA and the Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI). To be used as a supplement to to the unit manufacturer's specific installation instructions. This booklet of waterproofing illustrations and reminders covers curb and roof penetrations and sealings, as well as the interface between the roof and location at which the unit, piping, electrical wiring or sheet metal ductwork pass through the roof. This guideline supersedes ARI Guideline B-1986.
28 pages, 2nd Ed., 1997
Discounted Price N/A - List Price $10.00
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HVAC Air Duct Leakage Test Manual
Solves duct leakage control using duct seal class and duct leakage class!  A companion to HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, this manual contains duct construction leakage classification, expected leakage rates for sealed and unsealed ductwork, duct leakage test procedures, recommendations on use of leakage testing, types of test apparatus and test setup and sample leakage analysis. Also covered are orifice flow metre design and valuable references for fluid metre instrumentation.  This manual is referenced in ASHRAE's Energy Conservation Standard 90.1.  Identified as DALT by some government agencies.  Can be used for positive and negative pressure tests.
48 pages, 1st Ed., 1985
Discounted Price $77.00 - List Price $108.00
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HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal & Flexible
The third edition of the HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible is intended primarily for commercial and institutional duct construction.  The standard contains tables and details for constructing ductwork for 1/2" to 10" w.g. positive and negative pressures.  This edition improves upon the second edition with expanded pressure class tables, separate tables for TDC/TDF construction and expanded tables for round duct construction including 6" w.g. positive and negative pressure and sizes up to 96".  New in this edition is an engineering and design chapter to provide additional information to design professionals, double-wall construction details, new casing construction details and additional accessory items.  The standard is applicable for construction using uncoated steel, galvanized and stainless steels and a limited range of aluminum ducts.  This standard has been adopted in the ICC International Mechanical Code.  Includes soft metrics.
390 pages, 3rd Ed., 2005
Discounted Price $181.00 - List Price $258.00
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HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide
Contains guidelines for inspection of commercial HVAC duct systems for compliance with SMACNA/ANSI HVAC Duct Construction Standards Manual - Metal-Flexible (3rd Ed.) and Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards (7th Ed.).   It reviews materials and reinforcement of duct systems, as well as assembly and supports of ducts.  The Fire, Smoke and Radiation Damper Guide (5th Ed.) also summarizes installation details.  Checklists are included for ductwork and fire dampers. Valuable as a study guide for the HVAC Duct Construction Standards manual and for learning inspection procedures in general.  Includes soft metrics..
158 pages, 3rd. Ed., 2006
Discounted Price $118.00 - List Price $168.00
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HVAC Systems Applications
Contains information on basic HVAC system selection and design; space conditions and requirements; types of air, hydronic and refrigeration systems; control systems and individual chapters on multizone systems, dual duct systems, terminal reheat systems, variable air volume systems, induction systems, and special applications of duct systems.
360 pages, 1st Ed., 1987
Discounted Price $118.00 - List Price $168.00
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HVAC Systems Commissioning Manual
Commissioning is the process of ensuring the HVAC system meets the owner's operational requirements. The process works effectively for projects both large and small, simple as well as complex. It applies to the commercial, industrial, and institutional markets. It is a practical how-to guide for contractors, owners, and engineers interested in learning about commissioning for new buildings, and recommissioning for existing buildings. Separate chapters are devoted to the different levels of commissioning, including basic, comprehensive, and critical system commissioning.
A thorough explanation of recommissioning leads through the preliminary investigation, survey, and documentation phase, the design and installation of system modifications, and the actual recommissioning test. The appendix contains a sample HVAC Systems Commissioning Specification, complete from the planning to the final execution stage.  Additionally the topics functional performance testing, operator training, MSDS forms and equipment data sheets and O&M manuals are covered.  It also includes sample reports and timesaving pre-start and start-up checklists. Use of these tested and proven sample forms and specifications will save hours of valuable time.
180 pages, 1st Ed., 1994
Discounted Price $61.00 - List Price $86.00
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HVAC Systems Duct Design
Presents the basic methods and procedures required to design HVAC air distribution systems.  Offers the HVAC system designer and installer detailed information on duct design, materials and construction methods.  In addition to the basic engineering guidelines for the sizing of HVAC ductwork systems, the manual also provides related information on economics of duct systems, duct system layout, pressure losses, fan selection, duct leakage, acoustic considerations, and Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB).  Both U.S. and metric units are provided in all examples, calculations, and tables.
392 pages, 4th Ed., 2006
Discounted Price $155.00 - List Price $222.00
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HVAC Systems Testing, Adjusting and Balancing
This new version has been extensively updated from the 1993 version and includes all of the many changes that have taken place in the HVAC industry.  New sections covering VFD, DDC, lab hood exhaust balancing, and the latest changes in balancing equipment and procedures are included.
407 pages, 3rd Ed., 2002
Discounted Price $160.00 - List Price $229.00
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IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction
An authoritative source for project management guidance in maintaining satisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) of occupied buildings undergoing renovation or construction.  Covers how to manage the source of air pollutants, control measures, quality control and documentation, as well as communication with occupants.  Includes example projects, tables, references, resources, and checklists; plus more extensive appendices, references, resources, planning and inspection checklists, and model specifications. Offers guidance on HVAC equipment early start-up and duct cleanliness for new construction.  Methods to identify and remediate lead, asbestos, or other materials that are classified as hazardous materials are not intended to be within the scope of this standard..
131 pages, 2nd Ed., 2007
Discounted Price $108.00 - List Price $156.00
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Indoor Air Quality - A Systems Approach
This manual provides for a system type approach to identifying and solving indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns, while introducing the fundamentals of IAQ. The manual also updates the technical aspects of IAQ with regard to typical contaminants found in today's facilities.
Other topics covered are testing and identification and source mitigation. Time-saving IAQ tracking forms can be modified to meet specific contractor needs.
170 pages, 3rd. Ed., 1998
Discounted Price $102.00 - List Price $146.00
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Kitchen Ventilation Systems & Food Service Equipment Fabrication & Installation Guidelines
A basic reference guide to industry-accepted practices for fabrication and installation of commercial kitchen ventilation systems and custom-built food preparation equipment. Assists the designer, contractor and code officials in understanding the complexities of designing, installing, construction and balancing both the exhaust and make-up air systems required in commercial kitchen ventilation. The food service equipment section offers practical guidelines for designing, fabricating, evaluating and installing a wide range of custom-built food service equipment. Includes tables, shelves and wall lining details as well as minimum dimension and metal thickness standards for constructing light, medium and heavy-duty kitchen equipment that should provide owners with years of trouble-free usage. Developed in accordance with ANSI/NSF-2-1996. Also included is an appendix that provides application details for the seismic bracing of food service equipment.
199 pages, 1st Ed., 2001
Discount Price: $90.00 - List Price: $130.00
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Rectangular Industrial Duct Construction Standards
The second edition of the Rectangular Industrial Duct Construction Standards expands the scope of the 1980 version, updating original text to incorporate a revised theory of design, new materials and more "user friendly" tables.  Included are new tables for stainless steels and aluminum, plus expanded chapters on materials, welding practices, and a guide specification.  It covers the simple, low or moderate temperature and pressure (or vacuum) indoor systems as well as the more complex outdoor systems that operate at moderate to high temperature and pressure (or vacuum), and are subject to higher and more complex external loading.
448 pages, 2nd Ed., 2004
Discounted Price $254.00 - List Price $354.00
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Residential Comfort System Installation Standards Manual
This publication incorporates complete and comprehensive installation standards for conventional heating and cooling systems.  The manual incorporates the current technology available for contractors and designers to provide a state-of-the-art system.  Sections include load calculations, duct design, duct construction, insulation, vents, air terminals, control applications, system specifications and other updated industry equipment and methods for residential systems.  Also covered are forced air heating, heat pumps, automatic control thermostats, flues and sound and vibration.  Includes soft metrics.
150 pages, 7th Ed., 1998
Discounted Price $90.00 - List Price $130.00
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Residential Sheet Metal Guidelines
The first edition of SMACNA's Residential Sheet Metal Guidelines offers contractors, designers, builders and homeowners a source of expert information on the proper fabrication and installation of exterior sheet metal in residential buildings.  Covering topics that include roof drainage systems, decks, chimneys, windows, doors and ledges, the new manual presents details and explanations based on and designed for low-rise residential buildings, up to three stories, that are used as single-family and multi-family dwellings. The guide also highlights details commonly used in residential sheet metal work throughout the industry. In addition to generic detail drawings, design data and the appendixes will help users to adapt the drawings to local climate and project conditions. Carefully examining the information along with the local climate conditions will enable users to select the proper details for practically any residential architectural sheet metal application.
130 pages, 1st Ed., 2001
Discounted Price $118.00 - List Price $168.00
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Round Industrial Duct Construction Standards
This edition expands the scope of the 1977 version, updating original text to incorporate a revised theory of design, new materials and more "user friendly" tables.  Offers a standardized, engineered basis for design and construction of industrial ducts of Classes 1 to 5.  Includes a spiral duct chapter for Classes 1 and 2, covers design pressures ranging from 30" w.g. negative to 50" w.g. positive, plus carbon and galvanized steel tables. Changes to the manual include expanded tables for stainless steel and aluminum, expanded tables for duct sizes up to 96 inches in diameter, introduction of a new Duct Class 5 for systems handling corrosives, and spiral lockseam pipe.  As alternatives to table use, the publication has a manual calculation  procedure using equations and fully developed examples, and offers an optional calculation software.  Includes soft metrics.
648 pages, 2nd Ed., 1999
Discounted Price $254.00 - List Price $354.00
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Seismic Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems
The Seismic Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems, 3rd edition 2008, ANSI/SMACNA 001-2008, is an updated set of guidelines that shows designers and contractors how to determine the correct restraints for sheet metal ducts, piping, and conduit, so that they are more likely to remain attached to the building during an earthquake. The manual shows how very low- and very high-risk areas of the country can be accommodated.  Includes a more extensive list of bracing options and complies with current building codes all within a single document for user convenience.
202 pages, 3rd Ed, 2008
Discounted Price $158.00 - List Price $240.00
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Sheet Metal Welding Guide
This publication and the wealth of information it contains are intended to assist contractors, estimators and shop supervisors in profitability managing the welding activity in a sheet metal shop.  Updated coverage of welding processes; flux-cored wire guidelines; and the latest equipment.  The safety chapter covers such items as health effects, hazard controls and safety procedures.  Other chapters include guidelines for developing welding procedures, controlling weld quality, estimating, hiring and training welders and welder certification. 
174 pages, 3rd Ed., 2007
Discounted Price $90.00 - List Price $130.00
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Standard Practice in Sheet Metal Work
More than a history book!  This handsome publication contains a collection of 1929 system design data and graphic illustrations, including pattern layouts representing the best-known practices in the industry proven over a period of years. With today's emphasis on restoration, refurbishing, rebuilding, and retrofitting, architects will find this publication more than of just historical interest. Architectural sections include elaborate cornices, skylights, domes, spires, spun balusters, gargoyles, marquise, storefronts, metal buildings, and metal roofs. A majority of drawings are to scale.  Another section is on heating and ventilating systems including gravity furnaces. Blowpipe sections cover design, layout, construction and equipment.
768 pages, reprint of 1929 Ed.
Discounted price $212.00 - List Price $295.00
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TAB Procedural Guide
This guide is intended for trained TAB technicians to assure that the appropriate procedures are employees in an effective manner.  Includes general as well as specific guidance for both air-and water-side HVAC system adjusting  and balancing.  Variable air volume, multi-zone, dual duct and exhaust air systems are examples of the systems specifically covered and time-saving forms are included for precise record keeping during the conduct of a TAB project.  Assists TAB technicians with preplanning and establishing teams so that energy use is minimized whether the work is done in new or existing buildings.
116 pages, 1st Ed, 2003
Discounted price $80.00 - List Price $114.00
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Thermoplastic Duct (PVC) Construction Manual
Contains the latest and most useful information from manufacturers, fabricators, and corrosion specialists on the use and application of thermoplastic materials. This fully illustrated manual provides full construction details and standards for PVC ducts of 2", 4", 6" and 10" w.g. positive and negative. It give guidance in understanding these synthetic materials, as well as  assistance in determining their strengths, corrosion resistance and advantages over other materials. A model specification enables one to easily prepare custom project documents for installation of PVC air handling systems. Also covered are polypropylene and polyethylene, CPVC, LDPE, HDPE, UHMW, ABS, acrylics, and PVDF.  Includes soft metrics.
146 pages, 2nd Ed, 1995
Discounted price $102.00 - List Price $146.00
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Thermoset FRP Duct Construction Manual
SMACNA contractors researched the current and future potential uses of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) duct as well as its physical properties, to provide contractors, architects, engineers, managers, and plant owners with this authoritative resource that can be relied upon for the proper selection, manufacture, and installation of FRP duct systems. Covers design procedures for the manufacture and installation of round duct systems ranging from 4" to 72" in diameter, and rectangular duct systems ranging from 12" to 96" in width and depth, operating at a static pressure within a range from -30" w.g. to +30" w.g., within a temperature range from ambient to 180 degrees F.  Includes soft metrics. 
208 Pages 1st Ed., 1997
Discounted Price $115.00 - List Price $166.00
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