Originally posted by @Account Closed:
@Jaydon H.
In order to install hvac in an attic, anywhere between approximately Coquitlam to PEI, you’d need to ensure the space was conditioned. Meaning, you’d have to insulate your rafters (spray foam would be easiest). After that, you’d need to ensure your soffit venting was eliminated, along with all roof vents. Then you’d want to budget for providing minimum service to condition that extra “interior” square footage. So you’d be increasing your hvac and ac capacity along with moving it up to your now conditioned attic space. Depending on the age of the home, if you’re dealing with stick built rafters, you would be looking at some fairly significant cost to reinforce to ensure you didn’t get sag that would be cracking your drywall on the ceiling. And then there’s the cost of insulated ducting which isn’t terribly efficient wrt r value.
Without completing all of the above, you’d be looking at significant condensation leading to a mold concern, stains on your ceiling, replacing ceiling and ceiling insulation within a few years.
But please, do elaborate on why in your vast experience and knowledge mounting an hvac system in your attic is a remotely good idea in any part of Canada that experiences winter (below freezing).
The problem with measuring dicks on the internet jordan is that you’ll always find a bigger dick. I’m a power engineer who’s designed, and trouble shooted systems large enough for oilfield facilities. You’re wrong. Carry on.
“Depending on the age of the home, if you’re dealing with stick built rafters, you would be looking at some fairly significant cost to reinforce to ensure you didn’t get sag that would be cracking your drywall on the ceiling.”
🤦🏼♂️ Thanks for the laugh. You probably have 1” seismic cable coming down from each corner of your house because your textbook told you to.
Back to the OP, it’s best to talk to your local HVAC contractor in your area and the inspector for your jurisdiction as they will know best. If you would like more information feel free to message me!
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