Generally, for underslab installation, the duct will be installed in a graded trench with good drainage and on a 4” bed of pea gravel, with sand or pea gravel used as a backfill. The duct will be joined by an internal galvanized sheet metal sleeve held in place by sheet metal screws and then sealed with a UL listed duct sealer. A wrap of Monoxivent 6” wide polyethylene-backed pressure sensitive tape is placed over the joint and the screw heads.
In order to avoid water infiltration, UnderDuct is manufactured with a resin rich veil on the OD. Watertights joints are made using the wet lay-up method.
Manufacturer’s installation instructions are to be followed. See separate sheets for wet lay-up method instructions. The system is to be leak tested prior to backfilling.