NAIMA's Air Handling Committee

Overview

The Air Handling Committee of NAIMA is very active in promoting the indoor environmental benefits (sound, temperature and moisture control) that insulated air ducts bring to a home or building. The Air Handling Committee has conducted extensive research on its products and works with technical colleges, code organizations, contractors and specifier groups to promote a healthy indoor environment through proper specification, design and construction of insulated HVAC duct systems.

Commitment to Industry Issues

	Proper Installation and Maintenance of Insulated Duct Systems –See Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards (AH116).
	Cleaning Insulated Duct Systems – See Cleaning Fibrous Glass Insulated Duct Systems - Recommended Practices (AH122).
	Fiber Erosion in HVAC Duct Systems – See Facts #50: Glass Fiber Air Transmission Systems: The Facts About Airborne Fibers (AH114).
	Mold Growth in HVAC Duct Systems – See Facts #34: Glass Fiber Air Transmission Systems: The Facts About Mold Growth (AH113).
	Moisture Control in HVAC Systems – See Facts #52: Glass Fiber Air Transmission Systems: Preventing Moisture Accumulation in Ducts (AH107).
	Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Duct Systems – See Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and Insulation.

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Training Programs

The NAIMA Air Handling Committee has developed a ‘hands-on’ training course to help HVAC contractors understand how to fabricate fiber glass duct board. Click here for the training sites nearest you.

Industry Links

NAIMA’s Air Handling Committee works closely with the following organizations in order to provide credible information on the benefits of fiber glass air handling insulation products.

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) - helps HVACR contractors in the country acquire, serve, and satisfy customers.

ASTM International - world's leading standards development organization. ASTM Technical Committee C16 has developed virtually all the standards for insulation materials used in the United States and in many other nations.

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) - advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

Environmental Protection Agency

National Air Duct Cleaners Association - dedicated to the continuous progression of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) hygiene industry.

Omega Point Laboratories - a nationally recognized, independent testing laboratory specializing in the performance characteristics of building materials and systems.

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) provides products, services, and representation to enhance members' businesses, markets, and profitability.

NAIMA Air Handling Committee Members

CertainTeed Corp. P.O. Box 860 Valley Forge, PA 19482 800-233-8990		Knauf Insulation One Knauf Drive Shelbyville, IN 46176 800-825-4434

Johns Manville P.O. Box 5108 Denver, CO 80217 800-654-3103		Owens Corning One Owens Corning Parkway Toledo, OH 43659 800-GET-PINK