Professional duct routing

Duct installation in Al Mu'ailiyah

In Al Mu'ailiyah, north-east Jeddah, duct installation in new residential buildings requires precision design and fitting. Alrabih's team plans the duct route, secures branches properly, and seals and insulates every metre to ensure even airflow and peak efficiency.

  • Sealed joints
  • Proper insulation
  • Balanced branches

Clients We're Proud to Serve

Organisations and companies that trusted Alrabih with their projects.

  • Saudi Aramco
  • Ministry of Energy
  • Royal Saudi Land Forces
  • Royal Saudi Naval Forces
  • Al Baik
  • Centro Hotels by Rotana
  • King Abdullah Economic City
  • First Mills
  • Juffali
  • eXtra
  • Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Medical Center
  • Alesayi Motors
  • Abu Zaid
  • Water Desalination
  • Attieh Steel
  • SSCO
  • Creet
  • Emad Rizq
  • Alfaneyah
  • Rawat Alam Al Tasmeem
  • IBI Magix Arabia — Construction Services
  • Midtown for Construction
  • Petra Engineering Industries Co.
  • Hyrmas
  • Batterjee Medical College
  • Advanced Horizons Contracting Company
  • D.Metals
  • Benchbox — Masters of Space
  • Sadafco
  • Umm Al-Qura University
  • Saudi Arabian Drug Store (SADS)
  • Foamco
  • Ahmad A. R. Bin Afif Industries Co. (Sandwich Panel Factory)
  • Namariq
  • ALS

When you need a specialist duct installer

  1. 1

    Rooms that cool unevenly

    One room freezing, another barely cool, even though they share the same system. The cause is usually a wrong branch takeoff or an unbalanced diffuser. We inspect the existing route and fix the fault at its real source, not at the thermostat.

  2. 2

    Adding a room or a new wing

    You have added a room or extended office space and need to connect it to the existing duct network. We inspect the current network to confirm it can carry the extension, then connect the new branch in a way that does not reduce airflow to the other rooms.

  3. 3

    Air leaking above the false ceiling

    You can hear air above the suspended ceiling, or some diffusers have grown weak since a previous maintenance visit. Unsealed joints waste cold air in the ceiling void before it reaches the rooms. Sealing them with Foster sealants solves the problem at its source.

Who it's for

  • Fitting out a new office that needs duct runs

    We survey the ceiling voids before they are closed and route duct runs with correct hangers and branch takeoffs.

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  • Some rooms barely cool and you suspect the duct

    We inspect the duct route and fix wrong branch takeoffs and open joints at their exact location.

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What the work covers

  • Duct routed above false ceiling
  • Hangers and supports fitted
  • Branch takeoffs and diffusers connected
  • Joints sealed with Foster
  • Duct insulated with Armaflex
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How we work

How we work

  1. 1

    Site survey

    We inspect the ceiling void, plan a route clear of electrical and plumbing conflicts, and measure the actual dimensions of every section of the network.

  2. 2

    Hang and route the duct

    We fix hangers at correct spacing to prevent sag, then mount duct sections, connect branch takeoffs, and fit diffusers and grilles in the positions agreed at the survey.

  3. 3

    Seal and insulate

    We seal every joint with Foster sealants to stop air leakage, then insulate the duct with Armaflex or Kimmco to prevent condensation in Jeddah's humid air and keep the air cold along its full run.

  4. 4

    Check and hand over

    We run the system and confirm that air comes from every diffuser, then address any diffuser that seems weak before the false ceiling is closed and the site is handed over.

Planned routing or quick routing?

AlrabihThe usual way
JointsSealed with Foster sealantsTape that fails in heat
InsulationFull Armaflex or KimmcoPatchy or missing
HangersCorrect spacing, no sagToo few, duct sags
Branch takeoffsPositioned to balance airflowWherever space allows
Duct routePlanned at surveyDecided on site

Some of our work

Ductwork, rooftop units and diffusers, from work we've completed in Jeddah.

  • Galvanized rectangular duct trunk with branch takeoffs and round diffusers, hung from a black ceiling, a Carrier unit visible behind — interior finishing stage.
  • Round diffusers and a spiral duct trunk in a tiled stairwell service shaft.
  • Rooftop ductwork and an exhaust fan, with Jeddah buildings in the background.
  • Rooftop packaged AC units with rectangular duct transitions, city buildings behind.
  • Insulated rooftop duct run beside a packaged unit, a warehouse roof in the background.
  • A grid of round diffusers in an open-plan office ceiling, mid-construction.
  • An insulated rooftop duct elbow, against a mountainous backdrop.
  • Large insulated ductwork running along a factory ceiling, with workers visible below.
  • A yellow round diffuser mid-installation, with spiral duct and a suspended ceiling grid.
  • Duct insulation wrap in progress on a construction site, bare duct still exposed.
  • A black-painted duct trunk with round diffusers and track lighting, in a finished retail interior.
  • An indoor AHU unit connected to round ductwork in a mechanical plant room, exposed concrete ceiling.
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Customer reviews

What our customers say

4.8

From 10 Google reviews

  • Muhammadramzan 2641

    “MashaaAllah. Services are so good. Behaviour and kindness 100/100. Prices are less then Market. Fully recommended”

  • shahzeb armani

    “Wow. Prices are so comfortable. Outstanding services. People are so talented and nice”

  • Tawfik AlyawerLocal Guide

    “U can find all u need for air conditioning”

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Service areas

We come to you anywhere in Jeddah

From Al Shiraa and Al Yaqout in the north to Al Thaghr and Al Quraiyat in the south, with our base in Al Aziziyah.

Map of Jeddah by sector, with Alrabih's base in Al Aziziyah
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What sets this district apart

Al Mu'ailiyah is a new district with tall and mid-rise residential buildings with false ceilings, and the space for ductwork between structural and mechanical ceilings is tight. Duct design must account for this squeeze, with proper branch and balancer choices to cut pressure loss. Every joint must seal tightly and insulate, as any cold-air leak above the ceiling raises power use and comfort suffers in the rooms.

Al Mu'ailiyah is in north-east Jeddah, a district of modern high-rise residential buildings with false ceilings in most units.

Most residential units here have central AC with ducts hidden in the ceiling, with outdoor units typically on balconies or roof walks.

The AC setup in Al Mu'ailiyah

  1. 1

    Long central duct with multiple balancers

    The main duct runs from the indoor and outdoor units across multiple floors, with a separate balancer per floor branch to ensure pressure balance.

  2. 2

    Rectangular ducts in very tight spaces

    In tight spots between structural and mechanical ceilings, we use rectangular ducts to fit efficiently with acceptable pressure.

  3. 3

    Full insulation and flexible hangers for vibration

    All ducts are wrapped in thick Armaflex and mounted on flexible hangers to minimise sound and vibration transfer from the compressor to rooms.

Before the visit

Before our visit in Al Mu'ailiyah

  1. 1

    Bring building plans for each floor

    Before the visit, bring plans of each residential floor so we can see electrical and plumbing runs and available spaces for ducts.

  2. 2

    Show indoor and outdoor unit locations

    Tell us exactly where the indoor unit (plant room, closet) and outdoor unit (balcony, roof) will be, as this determines the main duct route.

  3. 3

    Ensure safe access to the mechanical space

    Confirm there is a safe, easy-access door to the mechanical space on floors needing ducts, and that the space is large enough for the team to work.

FAQ

Questions about Duct installation

How do you know the existing network can carry an extension?

Before any extension the technician checks the main duct dimensions and existing branch takeoffs, and measures air velocity at the current diffusers. If velocity is already low or the main run is narrow, he explains what must be corrected first. The site survey determines whether the extension is feasible on the existing network or whether the supply section needs to be enlarged.

Why does moisture form on the duct above the false ceiling?

Warm humid air trapped above the false ceiling meets the cold duct surface and moisture condenses on the outside of the duct wall. The most common cause is torn insulation or open joints that let warm air reach the bare metal. Armaflex or Kimmco insulation is fitted around the full perimeter and every joint is sealed with Foster sealants so no path remains for outside air to reach the duct surface.

Can you re-hang sagging duct without replacing the whole network?

Usually yes. The technician first identifies the cause of the sag: a failed hanger, a loose anchor point in the ceiling structure, or deformation of the duct itself. If the duct is undamaged, hangers are repositioned and spaced to prevent the sag from recurring. If the duct is deformed or the insulation has failed, the technician explains what needs replacing before re-hanging proceeds.

When is a damper needed at a branch takeoff?

A damper is fitted at a branch takeoff when the cooling load differs between zones connected to the same main duct run, for example a room with a large window compared with an interior corridor. Without a damper the path of least resistance takes most of the air and the other rooms receive less. The site survey identifies which branch points require a damper and which can be balanced by adjusting the takeoff size alone.

Can duct runs be extended after the false ceiling is closed?

It is usually possible by opening access panels or cutting limited sections in the false ceiling to reach the void above. The technician maps the route before starting to keep the number of openings to a minimum. Once the duct run, insulation and sealing are complete, panels are refitted or the cut sections are restored. The complexity and number of openings depend on the false ceiling type and any obstructions present, which the site survey establishes.

The building is tall and the ductwork is very long, how do you ensure cool air reaches the upper floors?

We calculate duct length and required pressure for each floor and fit separate balancers on upper-floor branches to ensure even distribution.

The space between the two ceilings is very tight, will the duct fit?

Yes, we use appropriate-diameter ducts and plot the route to avoid electrical and plumbing. We may use rectangular ducts in the tightest spots.

My flat is on the fifth and sixth floors, will cool air reach it at full strength?

Yes, provided your indoor and outdoor units are sized for that height. We check compressor capacity and duct diameter to match the length and load.

Does duct insulation reduce noise from the compressor?

Yes, thick Armaflex absorbs vibration and compressor noise, and mounting ducts on flexible hangers reduces sound transmission to walls and rooms.

The Jeddah corniche in cool weather

Book a duct routing survey

WhatsApp a brief description of the space and a photo of the false ceiling if you can, and we will book a survey in your district, Saturday to Thursday.

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