Recent content by fordguy64

I'm not an hvac tec not do I pretend to know anything about it. But the average cfm per ton is 400 so you would need a duct big enough to flow 2000cfm. According to more google searching that puts you at about a 22" round duct. Over 40 feet I would think you would want to step down the duct size...

Well since you already have radiant floor heat you could put in a water to water geothermal along with a hydronic air handler. That way you could use the geothermal to heat the water for the floor or if you need a quick boost in temp you can use the air handler. And in the summer time you can...

I've not actually done it but tiger foams 1350 kit seems to be the best bang for you $$ and it looks like they are having a sale http://tigerfoam.com/sprayfoaminsulation/order-products/spray-foam-insulation-kits/tiger-foam-open-cell-formula-1350-kit/

Thanks everyone for the input. I'm still trying to get all of the big things covered like a gc that would be willing to help out in some areas but not necessarily do all the work. I will for sure be hiring out the concrete work. I've done some small concrete jobs around my house and well they...

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Hey guys So I'm looking at buying some property and building a house and a shop on on it! But I'm looking into doing as much of it myself as I can. I have a lot of connections in a lot of trades electrical plumbing hvac and a concrete guy that does flat work. I myself am a jack of all trades...

Hey guys! been reading for a long time and just joined a few weeks ago. The plan is to build a "pole barn house". still looking for property and still a lot of design work to do with the structure. Im thinking 1700-2000sqft house with a 3000sqft attached garage. Basically the house would be a...