All the duct work could be moved to one side of the basement possibly call someone and let him look at it.
Moving ductwork to finish attic.
They ll most likely have to be moved to open up the space.
This isolates the attic from the rest of the home which means the attic isn t part of the conditioned envelope.
Tips for running ductwork through the attic ideally in a passively vented system the attic is completely sealed from the living space by gypsum board and caulking along all ceiling joints creating an airtight seal.
I believe that moving ducts out of the hostile temperature environment of the attic is obvious.
Things needed stepladder power or cordless drill screw tip attachment nut driver attachment reciprocating saw with wood or drywall cutting blade nail bar hammer utility knife 2 by 4 inch lumber circular saw framing nails hammer flexible duct optional duct tape self tapping duct screws duct hanger.
Recently i had another hvac company come out and put in a new bathroom vent and they told me they believed the duct work was full of water.
I called out the original hvac company and they took a look and said they saw no water.
Then the ductwork could be gently moved and then returned to where it was should be.
In many homes the insulation layer in the attic is along the floor.
That drop sill might make it impossible.
That s something you can do yourself as long as you follow the building codes for pipe and duct size slope and insulation.
I chose unfaced batt type so that it would stay in place.
The attic ductwork is flex duct work.
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Anyway if you got nice weather now and can finish your renovations with the system off that would be best.
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Venting an attic is essential for a number of reasons including.
However unless you have new construction is highly doubtful that you can find an alternative.
That metal looks good you don t see that any more.
Before you start the job however consider these five hvac tips to help you effectively turn your attic into a spare bedroom.
I know if i move the ductwork to the attic it makes less sense somewhat but the floors are not insulated at all and can be leaky between the planks.
You could probably build around over it keeping it similar to original installation.
Increase or move insulation.
It was new when the ac was put in 7 years ago.