Once you've finished cleaning the vent, it's time to put the dryer back together. Make sure the dryer ducts are undamaged before you reconnect everything. Replace the duct if it's bent or has holes in it. Re-attach ductwork to the vent and dryer. Use the screwdriver from before. Mov...
Hook on hanging systems have become increasingly popular in modern interior design, offering flexibility and functionality. These systems allow you to hang various items such as artwork, photographs, and decorative pieces without damaging walls. By understanding how these systems work, you can effectivel...
This one is pretty minor, but you can see the strap used to hang the ductwork is making the duct a bit smaller at the strap location. This is a common occurrence and at this level probably isn’t making much of a difference in airflow. But I also found this situation which is defini...
But there are potential drawbacks. An unfinished space will require a larger investment, and you may need to extend yourHVAC systeminto the space and add insulation, electrical, ventilation and ductwork to make the room more comfortable. If there are no windows, consider adding one for light an...
Stop. Never push through, assuming that you're breaking through flashing or a knot in the wood. There's a good chance that you're about to pierce some ductwork or ruin your drill bit against a metal protector plate over a pipe or cable. Back it up and try another spot. 2 For ...
A suspended ceiling can cover a lot of flaws and obstructions, including pipes, wiring, and ductwork. It works, however, only where you can afford to lose some ceiling height. Suspended ceiling panels are sold in 2 X 2-foot and 2 X 4-foot sizes. Use the smaller size for smaller rooms...
How to Retrofit the Right Soundproofing Treatment to Existing Walls Around 95% of our clients start with an existing, finished wall. We instruct them to line the wall with thesound barriermembrane calleddB-Bloc, then force a disconnection in the assembly using a hat channel system, and then ...
The best place to put a vent is near the ceiling or floor. Placing vents too close to the ground allows warm air to rise up through the vent. This creates negative pressure, causing cold air to leak out of the ductwork. Apart from that, the longer the vent runs, the worse the airfl...
Like weatherization work, effective soundproofing requires careful detailing and workmanship. Small holes and bypasses can lower field STC values to 15 to 20 points below laboratory values. Leaky edge joints, unsealed doorways, interconnecting ductwork, and unsealed electrical and plumbing penetrations all...
Once these spiders settle, the begin creating their webs between sticks, grass or bushes concentrically from east to west. In this way, when they hang upside down in the center of their web, they are able to maximize the distribution of the sun especially since they are more active during ...