Building Homes or Extensions/bulkheads over ducts

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Expert: - 11/8/2007


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Are bulkheads necessary in homes to cover heating duct or can they be avoided and how?

Answer
Hi Teresa,

Bulkheads are necessary when ducts run in the opposite direction from the joists. They can be minimized and many builders don't use them. If the architect knows there are to be no bulkheads, they will draw the plans to try to eliminate them.

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Michael.

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Michael Curry

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Carpentry and new home framing - insulation - drywall - roofing - foundations (block and poured) flooring (wood and ceramic) masonry While I build complete houses I am not qualified in plumbing or electrical.

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Have been building new homes for 22 years and run my own company. I do or supervise most of the work.

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Have been on home improvement TV shows

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