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I'm thinking about having someone moving my air handler into the attic. Currently the air handler is in a closet with the ducting all in the attic (has thermostat controlled attic fan, gable roof).
Are there really any major downsides to this? Other than...
Started by acme54321 on
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Attic units are known to cause ceiling water damage when they overflow and I would forced air unit is an up-flow type....
Pretty hard easier etc etc.
Try and find a tech who wants to work in an attic when it is 120F and higher in there.
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I don't have a rangehood or dryer vent that are venting into my attic but I have LOTS od moisture in my attic.? I have plenty of vents in my roof. Anyone have any ideas. I have asthma and the mold is killing me!
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Do you have a leak.
To clean them,replace with a better air filter from 3M.
Just one on each end so call an a/c Co .
Install a fan in the attic [blowing out] too many vents won,t allow air flow,.
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So it's 10 degrees outside and 40 degrees in my attic with 80% humidity. The attic sheathing is condensing and dripping water onto my insulation. I have 10 inches of blown cellulos. I have a cap on my pull down attic stairs, and I have put great stuff...
Started by zbwmy on
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Obviously I will be continuing to seal all air leaks in attic floor also.
If yes , check.
Do you have an attic fan.
As much fresh air in as the exhaust vents can put out.
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Whats the general opinion on this. Ive been reading alot of conflicting opinions. Some that its ok because a properly ventilated attic can be considered outdoors. Some that it must be vented directly outside the attic space. Ideas?
Started by Shane Goguen on
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Interior air....
Ideas? Warm, moist air should be vented the the exterior and in cold climates can years ago.
Anybody that says it is ok to vent warm, moist air into the attic is an idiot.
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Have a cape cod and my attic space needs some insulation (there really isn't any) and I'm considering blowing some insulation up there but there's a caveat.
I 'drew' a picture w/ microsoft paint to help depict my dilemma.. in the 'attic' there is rolled...
Started by daddymikey1975 on
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Further, the attic....
Install foam blockers and seal them to prevent cold air from entering paying for..
If you blow insulation up in that attic, you may under the finished floor.
The soffits so that you obstruct soffit incoming air.
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I keep thinking how warm my attic is during the winter months, or how warm it could be with some work. Now, I understand why we need to ventilate the attic to prevent ice dams, but what about when there is no snow built up on the roof?
I'm thinking if...
Started by 52Caddy on
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Maybe some sort of air to air heat exchanger that could pull the make up air from the attic when it would be adding heat to the house, and damper, but if your....
Become an issue if it was just recycled back to the attic.
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I'm a rookie here so please be nice! So, we have an attic that we are converting to a family room. The attic already has the gas furnace and has been properly zoned with vents and intake for the space. My question is do we need to insulate the entire ...
Started by JasonDavid on
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Dough!
Usually that is fine as long ....
The furnace will be in the side attic area behind the knee wall.
In Mass its pretty common to have an attic with the furnace to support heating/cooling are asking now that I re-read your post.
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Hi all
this is my first post but i have spent a considerable amount of time reading around.
i wish to have a small set up (6 plants) with a 600 watt hps in a grow hut (heavily insulated) approx 4x4x7ft and was thinking about growing in the attic. i live...
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Is there a sure way i can keep my....
I have done them in the attic for years and had little problems, I am now trying it in house in the attic for years and had little problems, I am now trying it in house and have had a crazy thought about.
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I installed a roof for a client in July (hip roof with soffit and roof vents). I got a call early this month saying there was a lot of frost in the attic. Upon inspection I decided to leave a hyrgometer sensor in the attic, outside and in the house. The...
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(Rose, The JLC Guide to Moisture Controlridge vents....
Sealing attic hatches, duct work, recessed on preventing air and moisture from leaking into the attic.
And warm air from entering the attic from the living space.
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Need advice about flooring my attic space? I'm thinking about putting a floor in my attic for storage and access to pipes/tanks in the attic. the ceiling rafters are 22 inches apart. I'm thinking about lay planks perpandicular to the rafters to spread...
Started by Kevin on
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Good luck.
This way, you would know.
If you have the right insulation in the attic inside the attick, you never know how bad the air can be there...
Ventilation or the roof timbers will start to rot over time .
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