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Sheet Metal Worker · Halifax HRM

Custom Sheet Metal Halifax

When an off-the-shelf fitting won't do, we fabricate it. Elbows, transitions, plenums, duct runs, fittings, flashing, and custom pieces — made to fit the job by a dedicated sheet metal shop.

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Custom-fabricated rectangular sheet metal duct risers with sealed seams in a steel-stud build

What we do

When a stock fitting won't work, we make one that will. Elbows, transitions, plenums, flashing and one-off pieces fabricated to fit the job — instead of forcing standard parts where they don't belong. It's the difference between a clean, quiet, lasting install and a compromised one.

What's included

  • Elbows, offsets and transitions formed to fit the run
  • Plenums, takeoffs and fittings for supply and return
  • Flashing and one-off custom sheet metal pieces
  • Duct sections fabricated to match or extend existing work
  • Pieces cut and formed in-shop to your measurements

Frequently asked questions

Do you fabricate one-off pieces?

Yes — that's the point of a dedicated sheet metal shop. If a stock fitting won't work, we make one that will, cut and formed to your measurements.

Can you match or extend existing ductwork?

Usually, yes. We fabricate transitions and sections that tie cleanly into what's already there instead of forcing mismatched stock parts.

Working with us

How the work gets done

01Send the detailsTell us what's happening and share photos if you have them.
02Review the projectWe assess the home, airflow, ductwork or ventilation issue.
03Quote the workClear recommendations, honest scope, and next steps.
04Install cleanlyCompleted with attention to airflow and sheet metal finish.

More services

Ductwork Installation & Replacement

New duct runs, replacements, trunk and branch lines, transitions and clean sheet metal installation.

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Ventilation & Exhaust

Range hood, bathroom fan and dryer venting — code-correct exterior termination, not into the attic.

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Commercial Ductwork & Ventilation

Sheet metal and ventilation for shops, offices and tenant fit-ups.

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Helpful guides

Modern Heat for a Century Halifax Home: Keeping the Character, Losing the Oil

A century Halifax home can move off oil to modern heating and cooling without losing its character. The three concealed paths are: a small-duct high-velocity (SDHV) system, whose 2-inch supply tubes route through existing wall cavities and closets and end in small, discreet outlets; compact conventional ducting run through basements, closets, and reused pipe chases; or an air-to-water heat pump that keeps the original radiators (least disruption, but no cooling, and the rads must be verified for lower water temperatures). All three pair with cold-climate heat pumps rated well below minus 25 Celsius. Beyond comfort, the switch is one of the largest carbon cuts a Nova Scotia homeowner can make: the federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program reports an average reduction of about 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year for every home converted, measured across a program in which Nova Scotia had more participating households than any other province.

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Bathroom Fan Installation & Cost in Halifax

The cost of a bathroom fan install depends mostly on whether it's a simple swap or a job from scratch. In Canada (2026), a straightforward replacement that reuses sound wiring and ducting typically runs about $250–$400; a replacement that needs new venting is roughly $400–$600; and a from-scratch install with new wiring, a new duct run, and an exterior cap is around $500–$800 or more, with roof terminations at the top end. The fan you choose, the length and condition of the duct, and whether it exits through a wall or the roof are what move the price — so the real number comes from looking at the specific bathroom.

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Dryer Venting Done Right: Length Limits, Safety, and Common Mistakes

A dryer vent should run on the shortest practical path in smooth, rigid metal duct to a proper exterior cap with a backdraft damper. Codes typically limit the total run to around 35 feet, reduced by roughly 2.5–5 feet for every bend (follow your dryer's manufacturer specs and local code). Long or twisty runs and ribbed flex duct choke airflow, lengthen drying times, and build up lint — the leading cause of dryer fires. Never vent a dryer into the house or attic.

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What HVAC Contractors Need from a Reliable Ductwork Sub

HVAC contractors need a ductwork sub who shows up on schedule, fabricates to fit instead of forcing stock parts, stays clearly in the air-side lane, and delivers work that doesn't generate callbacks. Reliability, fabrication capability, clean scope, and respect for the contractor's customer relationship matter as much as the sheet-metal work itself — because a sub reflects on the company that hired them.

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How to Choose a Sheet Metal Contractor in Halifax

To choose a sheet metal contractor in Halifax, look for someone who specializes in the air side — ductwork, ventilation, and fabrication — not just equipment sales. Ask whether they fabricate custom fittings, how they handle return air and duct sizing, and how they deal with refrigerant work (which is a separate licensed trade in Nova Scotia). A clear written scope, references, insurance, and honesty about what they don't do matter more than the lowest price.

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Bathroom Fan Venting: Why It Shouldn't End in the Attic

A bathroom fan should always vent outside — through the roof or an exterior wall — never into the attic or a soffit. Dumping warm, humid bathroom air into a cold attic causes condensation on the framing and insulation, leading to staining, rot, and mould. Proper bath venting uses an insulated, sloped duct on a short run to a weatherproof exterior cap, sized to the fan.

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Range Hood Venting Mistakes That Cause Moisture Problems

The most common range-hood venting mistakes are running a recirculating hood that never vents outside, terminating the duct in the attic or soffit instead of through an exterior wall or roof, using long or kinked flexible duct that chokes airflow, and skipping makeup air on powerful hoods. Each one leaves cooking grease, steam, and moisture in the home, where it causes condensation, odours, and mould over time.

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Oil Furnace to Heat Pump Conversion: What Happens to the Ductwork?

In an oil-furnace-to-heat-pump conversion, the existing ductwork usually stays in place, but it rarely comes along untouched. The old furnace is removed and a heat-pump air handler takes its spot, connected to the duct through a new plenum and coil transition. The ducts almost always need assessing, sealing, and often added return air and resizing, because a heat pump moves air differently than the oil furnace did.

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Ductwork Sizing for Ducted Heat Pumps

Ductwork sizing determines whether a ducted heat pump can move the air it's rated for. A heat pump needs a specific airflow (roughly 350–400 CFM per ton of capacity), and undersized supply or return ducts raise static pressure, cutting airflow below what the equipment needs. That robs heating and cooling capacity, increases noise, and shortens equipment life — which is why proper sizing matters more for a heat pump than it did for the old furnace.

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Common Ductwork Problems in Older Halifax Homes

The most common ductwork problems in older Halifax homes are leaky and disconnected joints, undersized or too-few cold-air returns, returns built out of open joist cavities instead of sealed metal, and crushed or kinked flexible duct. Each one wastes heat and starves rooms of air. Most are visible from the basement and fixable without replacing the whole system.

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Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication in Halifax HRM

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