Subj : Re: Stormy To : Barry Martin From : Nancy Backus Date : Sat Jan 04 2020 20:38:00 -=> Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 26-Dec-2019 08:58 <=- NB>>> I'd be inclined to think that the slanted ceilings would have more of NB>>> an effect on the heat loss/gain than the ductwork would anyway.... :) BM>> Possibly because they couldn't physically get to that space the BM>> insulation isn't packed as well/as dense compared to when blown in to BM>> the walls. Will just have to continue to dress warm (do anyway) and BM>> when really cool use a space heater (or too hot use the window air BM>> conditioner). NB>> Possible on the insulation not being as well packed... And sounds NB>> like you are coping fine with the situation(s)... ;) BM> Especially when it's fifty and sixty degrees outside! True... temperate conditions do make for a better indoor climate... :) BM> As for the too-warm or too-cool up here, probably a combination of BM> construction details adding together: no dead space between the BM> ceiling and roof, longer duct run (hidden because up instead of out), BM> etc., etc. Yup... all sound reasonable... :) BM>>>>> For now the window air conditioners in the summer and the occasional BM>>>>> use of the portable heaters in the winter. NB>>>>> The more primitive version of zoned heating/cooling... ;) BM>>>> True. May stay that way. NB>>>> Costs less, and all that... ;) BM>>> Short term anyway! That would be part of the consideration for zoned BM>>> HVAC, or a second furnace and air conditioner (probably a heat pump). NB>>> You mean the cost/benefit for the different options...? BM>> Yes. May be better to have two systems -- one for upstairs and one BM>> for downstairs, or may be more efficient to have one system with BM>> powered vents to direct the heated/cooled air to where is needed. Or BM>> of course the keep it as is option as the other two options won't work BM>> as desired here. That's where the professional with the calculator BM>> comes in. NB>> Yup, someone to advise on what might or might not be useful, and could NB>> price things out so that you have something to base a decision on.. :) BM> Right. Example would be years ago and it was determined adding a BM> return vent probably wouldn't be helpful and so not worth the cost. BM> I'll keep inquiring as things change and get developed. In the BM> meantime..... In the meantime, you'll carry on as you have... and check every now and then to see if anything's changed... BM> ... Strike a key when ready... (Decisions, decisions....!) Cute... :) ttyl neb .... Help stamp out, eliminate and abolish redundancy! --- EzyBlueWave V3.00 01FB001F * Origin: Tiny's BBS - http://www.tinysbbs.com (454:1/452) .