I live in the southeast (No. Ga). I built mine 27 yrs ago with a basement that houses that stuff. Just had my hvac changed out. Had it done right this time, 3 ton Rheem w/propane furn, the large filter cabinet ( looks similar to what you got there). Had all ducts remediated, sealed completely , moldy fiber board plenums removed and sheet metal replacing those, Santa Fe ultra98 whole house dehumidifier and bi-polar ionizer . Not cheap but talk about healthier air.
1:00 Do not dictate the space required for a mechanical room if you’re mechanic is telling you what’s needed then listen and come up with a mutual understanding of what you both need Nothing is more counter productive than a mechanical room that has no room to repair replace or expand Designers always trying to closet a mechanical room and it’s just wrong Listen to the experts
What are your thoughts on making either the attic or crawlspace (if you have one and it's tall enough) conditioned space and putting all the mechanicals in there? I've followed that "other" builder RUclipsr and that seems like a smart use of space.
Anywhere inside conditioned space is ideal, and even better in a central location. Basements are good, I will be installing all HVC inside a basement of a home I start in a few weeks.
I am trying to position my mechanical room in the middle of my house. It would really work well with the layout and and would make for shorter runs. I understand that I need venting to the outside. Is there any reason why I couldn't run the venting to the out side from the middle of the house?
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very useful info, love it. got some idea of what i should plan for my mechanical rm now. Much appreciated!
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Love this idea. Would make it very easy to soundproof and add fire safety around all the mechanics!
Love it. I'll have something like this for a slab-on-grade house I'm planning.
I live in the southeast (No. Ga). I built mine 27 yrs ago with a basement that houses that stuff. Just had my hvac changed out. Had it done right this time, 3 ton Rheem w/propane furn, the large filter cabinet ( looks similar to what you got there). Had all ducts remediated, sealed completely , moldy fiber board plenums removed and sheet metal replacing those, Santa Fe ultra98 whole house dehumidifier and bi-polar ionizer . Not cheap but talk about healthier air.
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Thanks. Very useful information.
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basements is the best place to have a mechanical room
I kind of agree, as long as the floor trusses are web-engineered
1:00 Do not dictate the space required for a mechanical room if you’re mechanic is telling you what’s needed then listen and come up with a mutual understanding of what you both need
Nothing is more counter productive than a mechanical room that has no room to repair replace or expand
Designers always trying to closet a mechanical room and it’s just wrong
Listen to the experts
Or design mechanical space with your mechanical contractors rather than shoot from the hip later.
What are your thoughts on making either the attic or crawlspace (if you have one and it's tall enough) conditioned space and putting all the mechanicals in there? I've followed that "other" builder RUclipsr and that seems like a smart use of space.
Anywhere inside conditioned space is ideal, and even better in a central location. Basements are good, I will be installing all HVC inside a basement of a home I start in a few weeks.
Why did you choose not to run the venting for combustion outside on water heater and furnaces?
Combustion is run outside through a single concentric air vent.
I am trying to position my mechanical room in the middle of my house. It would really work well with the layout and and would make for shorter runs. I understand that I need venting to the outside. Is there any reason why I couldn't run the venting to the out side from the middle of the house?
No. Just run it through the attic to the soffit eve, or directly out through the roof. I prefer under the eve.
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Haha is the RUclipsr Matt?
Matt yes.