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Running heat ducts to new addition
From: jimbob68@msn.com
Category: Other/Misc
Remote Name: 63.155.8.36
Date: 15 Dec 2002
Time: 12:59 AM
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I am adding on a 20'x28' addition to my existing home. When I framed the
floor I made sure the floor joists (2"x10") lined up with the existing
joist so I could run heating ducts to the new addition by just cutting through
the rim joist. After further thought I began to wonder if cutting through the
rim joist would cause any structural problems to the existing wall which is
sitting on the rim joist. This is a load bearing wall. I calculated that I will
have to cut through over half of the bays between the floor joists for heating
ducts and return air. If this is a problem I will have to purchase a separate
furnace for the addition. Thank you for your help, Jim
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