Ducting Systems and Air Ventilation - venting material for clothes dryer

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kidbat
09-22-09, 06:29 PM
I was wondering if I could get some input about 4" rigid clothes dryer tubing. Am I correct that aluminum is preferred over galvanized steel? I'm guessing aluminum simply has less deterioration and is simply smoother inside over time??? Pros/cons between the two?

The other question deals with finding long lengths of 4" aluminum tubing. It seems most home improvement stores only carry 2-foot lengths. Is this standard, or can you find longer runs of aluminum tubing from other sources? I'd prefer longer lengths to avoid the number of taped seems, and long-term maintenance.

thanks.

airman.1994
09-22-09, 07:49 PM
Both will have no real advantage over the other. Both should be cleaned every year. 4 foot lengths should be with the duct work.