Bulkhead ducted systems use the bulkheads already in your building to house air conditioning equipment and ductwork. No need to create new ceiling cavities or modify your structure.
Most commercial buildings already have bulkheads hiding electrical services, pipes, or creating ceiling breaks. We install ducted air conditioning within these existing spaces, giving you whole-building climate control without renovation costs or losing ceiling height.
With a bulkhead ducted system, you get:
- All ductwork concealed inside existing bulkheads
- No exposed pipes or visible wall units
- Clean ceiling lines maintained throughout your space
- Consistent temperature control across the entire building
We assess your existing bulkheads to confirm there’s adequate space for the system. If there is, installation is straightforward and cost-effective compared to traditional ducted setups that require new ceiling voids.
We install, service, and repair bulkhead ducted systems across Sydney and regional NSW. It’s ducted air conditioning that works with your building, not against it.
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Any dropped ceiling section, soffit, or architectural feature that creates a void space. Common locations include hallways, perimeter walls above windows, and ceiling drops around the edges of rooms. We assess whether your existing bulkheads have enough space for ductwork.
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Yes, but you’d need to build bulkheads specifically for the installation. At that point, it’s worth comparing costs with other ducted options. We’ll advise on the most cost-effective approach for your building.
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Yes, the performance is identical. The difference is where the ductwork sits, not how the system operates. You get the same whole-building climate control.
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Depends on whether suitable bulkheads exist. Many older buildings have structural features we can use, but we need to assess the space first. If bulkheads aren’t deep enough, slimline ducted might be a better option.
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Access panels are installed during setup, usually in ceilings or within the bulkhead itself. Servicing is straightforward and doesn’t require removing fixtures or major disruption.
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Not usually. If the bulkheads already exist, installation costs are comparable or lower because we’re not creating new ceiling cavities. The main cost is the equipment and ductwork, which is the same regardless of where it sits.