Unless you’re a contractor, work in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) field, or have advanced fire protection knowledge, chances are you have no idea what CRD boots are. Although most people probably won’t ever need to know extensive details about CRD boots and other fire damper products, the team at Lloyd Industries knows that safety and knowledge go hand-in-hand. Which brings us to the question, what are CRD boots and how do they relate to fire protection?
What Are CRD Boots?
CRD boots, also known as ceiling radiation damper boots, are the metal pieces that connect the registers to the HVAC ductwork. An HVAC register is a piece of equipment that covers the entrance to the ductwork in your ceilings, floors, and walls. Ceiling radiation dampers boots allow contractors to connect fire damper products to the HVAC ductwork. Adding a fire damper to your ductwork, such as those from Lloyd Industries, is essential to protect your home or office against damage from fire and smoke.
In essence, ceiling radiation damper boots serve as crucial components in maintaining a safe and functional HVAC system. These unassuming metal pieces play a pivotal role in enabling the connection between HVAC registers and the ductwork, ensuring that your heating and cooling systems function efficiently. Beyond this, ceiling radiation damper boots play an integral role in fire protection by allowing contractors to seamlessly integrate fire damper products into the HVAC system. Fire dampers, like those offered by Lloyd Industries, are vital safety features that act as barriers against the spread of fire and smoke within your building. They provide peace of mind, offering an added layer of protection against potential fire hazards, and by incorporating ceiling radiation damper boots, you’re taking a proactive step in fortifying your home or office against the unforeseen.
How Do CRD Boots Work?
Imagine a room in your home or office catches on fire. If flames can access your HVAC ductwork, the fire can spread more quickly through the ducts and prevent people from escaping safely. CRD boots can help slow or stop the spread of smoke and flames in a building by enabling a fire damper to close off the HVAC ductwork in the event of a fire.
CRD boots come in a variety of sizes and styles. At Lloyd Industries, the CRD boots we manufacture are UL fire-rated and made with the highest quality materials. Enabling contractors and planners to choose the best style of CRD boots for their project helps any business or home increase the level of safety they have for their building as well as their employees or family.
Frequently Asked Questions About CRD Boots
Before selecting the best size and style boot and fire damper for your project, there are a few questions that the Lloyd Industries team suggests keeping in mind:
- Are these CRD boots UL-rated for all floor-ceiling designs?
- What fire damper products will I need for the CRD boots I’ve chosen?
- Do these CRD boots and fire damper styles meet the requirements for my local ordinances?
As with the installation of almost any product, it’s up to the contractor to determine whether or not their selected product meets the UL rating requirements for the specific application. At Lloyd Industries, our team is available to help you navigate the particular needs of your project when purchasing fire dampers and CRD boots. Working with a contractor or design firm that is licensed and has references can help ensure that you make the right choices. When making your purchases, take note of when someone needs to inspect your products in the future. A contractor may install a fire damper or CRD boots correctly, but you never know when something may accidentally malfunction or cause damage that would leave you vulnerable in emergencies.
Lloyd Industries has been a leader in manufacturing smoke and fire dampers, access doors, and other HVAC products for over 35 years. Contact their team today to learn more about how they can help protect your home and office from damage!
