Frame around ductwork

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Ahhh yes… that same nagging question that haunts so many D.I.Y. homeowners “How do I frame around all the duct-work overhead in the basement? There’s a bunch of other stuff you have to frame around up there as well! You got your wires, your pipes, and the biggest obstacle of em all… those big ole lengths of

<p><em>This Old House</em> plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner insulate his HVAC ductwork.</p>

Bulkheads are found in many residential homes. They’re used to cover ductwork (the transportation system by which the air from your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) gets moved throughout the home), so that the metal tubes are not visible. Building a bulkhead in order to frame around ductwork involves building a wooden frame (known as a

Bench frame over ductwork

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The Rim Joist is the edge of the wood floor framing system. This is where the basement ceiling framing and home siding meet above the foundation wall. The Rim Joist area is a large source of energy loss with an opening for the winter air to come in.