ROUGH-IN

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1. Introduction* – the chapter gives a brief description of the Ductwork Installation Guide book

contents.
Tools and Equipment – presents most of the tools available for the ductwork installation. Chapters have 92 pictures, 26 pages**, $1.86 (Instant Access)

*Articles:
Tools
How to Use Power Tools Safely
Proper Tools Preparation.
**Of course, it is only one webpage, but if you print, it would take 12 standard 8 ½" x 11 paper pages.

Materials* – presents most of the fittings and materials available for the ductwork installation.
The chapter has 243 pictures; 20 pages*. $1.86 (Instant Access).

*Glossary

On 01/15/2016 one picture was added.

2. Design Features of the American House* – describes how a house is built and what is in its construction that makes it possible for the use of central heating and cooling equipment. (Instant Access)

The chapter has 32 pictures; 20 pages*. $2.00. *Glossary

On 03/31/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.

On 06/03/2015 one picture was added.

3. House Mark-out* – the chapter gives a brief explanation on how to mark out a house so carpenters could cut all the openings in the walls and in the floor and the ductwork installer would know the layout of the system.

The chapter has 13 pictures; 6 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access). 

*Glossary,  HVAC DESIGN MANUAL, pdf file.

On 03/18/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. 5 pictures added.

4. Rough-in* – the chapter presents an explanation of this term and describes step-by-step layout of materials in preparation for implementation of the Rough-in.

The chapter has 3 picture; 4 pages*. $2.19 (Instant Access).

*Glossary.

On 04/08/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.

5. Heat Runs* – the chapter gives a brief explanation of the HEAT RUNS term.
Bath-box (Stack-head) Installation in Interior Wall* – Chapter gives detail description of the bathbox installation in interior walls, contains five examples of this type of installation.

The chapters have 9 pictures; 8 pages*. $2.00 (Instant Access).

*Glossary.

On 06/18/2016 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 09/05/2016 one picture was added.
 

6. Bath-box Installation in Exterior Wall* – the chapter gives a detailed description of the bath-box installation in the exterior wall. Chapter talks about airflow and in what direction should be pointed crimp of the pipes because of it, explains how to cut the bottom plate if it wasn’t cut by carpenters. The chapter contains two examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 5 picture; 5 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access).

*Glossary.

On 03/25/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.

7. High Wall Heat* – this chapter is divided into two parts: one describes detail installation of the high wall heat, another explains how to take a measurement, cut and put together a piece of pipe.
The chapter has 15 pictures; 9 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access).

*Glossary,

On 04/20/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 08/19/2015 one more picture was added.

8. Bath-box for Two Rooms* – the chapter describes what should be done to the bath-box to make it works for two rooms. Also the chapter has a brief description of the uncommon case of the field made bathbox. The chapter contains two examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 4 pictures; 3 pages*. $2.00 (Instant Access).

*Glossary

On 03/28/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. 

9. Oval Stack Installation* 
Oval Stack in Exterior Wall – Chapter gives detail description of the oval stack installation in exterior wall.
The chapter has 7 pictures; 6 pages*. $2.00 (Instant Access).

*Article: RESIDENTIAL OVAL DUCT AIRFLOW PERFORMANCE

On 03/21/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 06/01/2015 two more pictures were added.

10. Bath-box Situated in Parallel to Oval Stack* – the chapter covers several topics:
It's starts with an explanation on how to make the right measurement for a piece of pipe and how to put together a round pipe and an oval fitting. The chapter describes what to do when distance between fittings smaller, equal or bigger than length of one (two) pipe. It gives a general information about how to connect pipes and fittings together and describes the right way of using a stepladder and why it's important. The chapter contains two examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 9 pictures; 8 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access).

On 03/23/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 08/17/2015 two more pictures were added.

11. Bath-box Disposed Perpendicular to Oval Stack* – The chapter describes how to do this
type of installation, contains four examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 5 pictures; 3pages*. $2.00 (Instant Access).

On 03/24/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 06/08/2015 two more pictures were added.

12. Bath-box Situated Right above Oval Stack– the chapter deals with very simple installation, 
but gives the information about three different ways of doing it. The chapter contains two examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 9 pictures, 5 pages*. $2.00 (Instant Access).

On 10/23/2016 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved., two pictures were added.

13. Hooking up Floor Box – the chapter describes installation 90* and 45* oval floor boxes and
shows how to hook them up to the oval stacks. The chapter contains four examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 15 pictures; 8 pages*. $2.36 (Instant Access).

On 04/06/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.

14. Oval Stack Situated in Interior Wall – the chapter gives a description of the installation of oval stack in the interior wall.  Also explains how to use the cordless drill the right way. The chapter contains two examples of this type of installation. The chapter has 8 picture; 4 page*. $2.00 (Instant Access).

On 04/08/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 10/07/2015 7 more pictures were added.
 

15. Oval Stack in Wall between Two Joists – the chapter gives a detailed description of all three cases which can occur. Also presents uncommon case of bathbox installation. The chapter contains two examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 4 pictures; 4 pages*. $2.00 (Instant Access).

On 04/07/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. One picture added.

16. Oval Stack in Wall Situated Perpendicular to Joists – the chapter describes an installation 
of 90* boots and shows how to hook them up to the oval stacks.

The chapter has 13 pictures; 6 pages*. $2.00 (Instant access).

On 10/09/2016 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved, three more pictures with text were added.

17. Hooking up Oval Stack to Toe Kick 90*– the chapter describes an installation of toe kick 90* 
and how to hook it up to the oval stack. The chapter contains three examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 7 pictures; 7 page*. $2.00 (instant Access).

18. Uncommon Cases Oval Stack Installations – chapter presents wide variety of uncommon
cases of the oval stacks installation – there are 28 of them and shows different tips and tricks on how to deal with every single one.
The chapter has 69 pictures; 38 pages*. $3.41 (Instant Access)

Are you looking for a job? Not yet? When you will, they are going to ask you about your experience and it should be at least from three to five years or even more than that! However, under a good supervision one year is just enough to put your hands on it!
So, why do they need more, are they crazy? No, they are not! They just need to know that you are able to do your job without asking too many questions!
My entire book is designed to help you out in this regard, but this chapter in particular! Once you have read this chapter, undoubtedly, you can claim that you have a knowledge equal of at least ten years of experience!

Link to the International Code added (11/06/2012). Updated on 05/07/2015. On 09/10/2016 one more picture was added. Examples of Pulte Homes ductwork installation were also inserted in this chapter.

19. Cold Air Return Installation* – the chapter presents general information about cold air
returns.

The chapter has 2 pictures, 3 page*. $2.00 (Instant Access).

*Articles:
What Is a Cold-Air Return?
Return-Air System.

On 03/31/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.  

20. Cold Air Frames Installation* – the chapter gives a detailed description of the cod air frames
installation.

The chapter has 5 pictures; 3 page* and contains two examples of this type of installation. $2.00 (Instant Access).

21. Blocker Installation* – the chapter gives general information about blockers and after that gives detail explanation of all possible cases of their installations. The chapter contains ten examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 16 pictures; 11 pages*. $2.00 (Instant Access).

*Article:
Thermo-pan Installation Instructions.

On 03/28/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 08/16/2015 one bmore picture was added.

22. Uncommon Cases Cold Air Returns Installations - first part of the chapter is devoted to an explanation on how to cut sheet metal the right way, after that it will present twenty six uncommon cases of the cold air returns installation .
The chapter has 51 pictures; 31 pages*. $3.41 (Instant Access)

Are you looking for a job? Not yet? When you will, they are going to ask you about your experience and it should be at least from three to five years or even more than that! However, under a good supervision one year is just enough to put your hands on it!
So, why do they need more, are they crazy? No, they are not! They just need to know that you are able to do your job without asking too many questions!
My entire book is designed to help you out in this regard, but this chapter in particular! Once you have read this chapter, undoubtedly, you can claim that you have a knowledge equal of at least ten years of experience.

On 05/03/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 02/26/2017 one more pictire and text were added.

23. Bath-Fan Exhaust* – the first part of the chapter gives general information about bath fans,
after that it presents five different cases of the bath-fan exhausts runs to the wall and to the soffit cap.

The chapter has 8 pictures; 6 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access).

*Article: Bathroom Ventilation Ducts and Fans. Bath Room Exhaust fans, pdf file.

On 03/24/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.

24. Bath-Fans Installation – the chapter gives a brief description of three types bath-fan installation. The chapter contains eleven examples of this type of installation. The chapter has 18 pictures; 7 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access)

On 04/21/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.

25. Uncommon Cases of Bath-Fan Exhausts – the chapter gives a description of ten uncommon
cases of bath-fan exhausts.
The chapter has 23 pictures; 14 pages*. $3.41 (Instant Access).

Are you looking for a job? Not yet? When you will, they are going to ask you about your experience and it should be at least from three to five years or even more then that! However, under a good supervision one year is just enough to put your hands on it!!
So, why do they need more, are they crazy? No, they are not! They just need to know that you are able to do your job without asking too many questions!
My entire book is designed to help you out in this regard, but this chapter in particular! Once you have read this chapter, undoubtedly, you can claim that you have a knowledge equal of at least of ten years of experience!

26. Dryer Vent*# – the chapter covers thirteen cases of the drier vent installation inside a house

and explains how to rough-in a drier cap. Also the chapter has an article from the code in it.
The chapter has 36 pictures; 19 pages*. $2.50. (Instant Access).

*Article: The Facts About Clothes Dryer Exhaust Systems #From code: 504.3 Clothes Dryers.

On 04/20/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. Examples of Pulte Homes ductwork installation were also inserted in this chapter. On10/28/2018 two pictures and text were added.

27. Kitchen Exhaust* – the chapter describes all three cases of the kitchen exhausts: kitchen hood,
microwave oven hood, Jenn-Air fan; explains roof and wall caps installation; covers ductwork installation. The chapter contains ten examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 25 pictures; 14 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access).

Common Kitchen Exhaust Fan Problems

28. Fresh Air Cap Installation – the chapter gives a brief explanation on the purpose of the fresh
air intake (make up air) and presents two cases of installation. The chapter contains three examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 8 pictures; 4 pages*. $2.00 (Instant Access)

29. Venting of Furnace* – the chapter gives general information about types of furnace’s venting.
B-vent pipes Installation – the chapter describes installation of B-vent pipes in all possible cases 
and their roof termination. 

PVC Pipes Installation – the chapter describes installation of the PVC pipes in all possible cases. The chapters have 32 pictures; 20 pages*. $2.69 (Instant Access).

The chapter contains five examples of this type of installation.

On 05/12/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 10/13/2015 one more picture was added.

30. Thermostat Wiring* – the chapter talks about thermostat wiring and describes how to run thermostat wires at the Rough-in. The chapter contains two examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 4 picture; 3 pages*. $2.00 (Instant Access).

*Artyicle: Thermostats

Video: An explanation of the HVAC thermostat color code

31. Firestop Installation* – the chapter gives a brief description of the fire stop insulation and fire 
stop caulking and explains how to use them. The chapter contains four examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 23 pictures; 13 pages*. $2.50 (Instant Access).

*Artcle:
Firestops

On 04/11/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.

32. Temporary Furnace Suspension – the chapter describes how to hook up a temporary  
furnace, how to vent it out and installation of a temporary thermostat. The chapter contains two examples of this type of installation.

The chapter has 10 pictures; 6 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access).

On 05/10/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. Two pictures added.

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