The Christmas Tree is up and the house is decorated for the holiday season inside and out. So, this morning I decided that I have been slacking enough and I should probably continue work on the basement. To be honest I haven't been working much because I didn't want to waste my summer working in the basement. Now that the weather is getting a little colder I figured I might as well resume the basement, which has now become strictly a winter time project.
I decided to take down the soffit that I put up before starting with the ducts. I figured this would make it less cumbersome to cut holes in the main trunk of the heat ducts for the takeoffs that will connect to 6" round ductwork. This turned out to be easier than I thought it would be. I was very hesitant to do this myself but after it was all said and done I feel like I did a pretty good job having never done this before. I didn't have the professional tools to cut perfectly round holes so I used a tin snips and they worked pretty well. With the small amount of space that I had to work with up there the holes ended up having some flaws so I ran to Menard's and plugged any seams with hi-temp silicone sealant. That's what they make it for so I'm going to use it.
I used 6" sheet metal ducts that snap lock together to make the pipe and I taped each seam with foil tape. No screws needed. Keep it simple stupid.
After finishing all five of the air supply lines I need to put in the air exchange lines. I will need to put in one exchange per bedroom and one in the main living area. Also I have to install a line for the exhaust in the basement bathroom. This will happen next weekend because I am done for the day due to the fact that my wife works and the kids are not to be trusted without supervision.
I really can't wait to be finished with the framing. I am ready to learn more but the lumber must go up before electrical and plumbing.
Update to come next Sunday. Sorry no pictures.
