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Old 12/28/06, 9:17 PM
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Should ducts be ran into crawl spaces? Could this cause a moisture problem?
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Old 12/28/06, 10:10 PM
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All ducts need to be vented to the outside.
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Old 12/29/06, 1:20 AM
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I agree with William. No if's and or butts.
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Old 12/29/06, 1:03 PM
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Default Re: Ducts in crawlspace

This looks like an abandoned duct and, possibly too large to be an exhaust duct (but potentially from a kitchen downdraft exhaust). However, I'd be recommending having the crawlspace cleaned in accordance with with Residential Construction Performance Guidlines.



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Old 12/29/06, 7:29 PM
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Default Re: Ducts in crawlspace

Up here I have seen "supply" ducts in basement and crawlspaces to temper the air space. I would have a real problem if there was a return..... just an observation..

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Old 12/29/06, 9:37 PM
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Default Re: Ducts in crawlspace

If it's carrying conditioned air, it should be insulated.f its providing outside air to the system, I wouldn't accept it. Either way, a referral to a specialist seems appropriate.



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I run the furnace when I'm in the crawl space. Helps to find leaks in ducts and you would certainly find out of this duct was active (looks like an abandoned HVAC duct to me).



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