FHB Podcast Segment: Do You Need HVAC Ducts in Every Room?
Get expert recommendations on designing an efficient HVAC system for a single-story home with a conditioned crawlspace and attic.
In episode 682 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, long-time listener Nick writes in for advice on his idea for a single-story home with a conditioned attic and a conditioned crawlspace in climate zone 4. He writes “I have this idea that I could skip running ducting to every room if my air handler was in the attic and was ducted to the crawlspace.
“I would put registers in the floor and utilize the dampers on them to control how much flow goes into each room. Registers/vents in the ceiling would allow return air back into the attic. The only problem I can think of is air leakage in the crawlspace due to the excessive pressure. I could cut in extra registers in the floor of each room to help mitigate this.” Tune in to hear what the FHB crew has to say.
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