Didn't know which forum to put this in. Since SIPs are often used to enclose timber frame houses, I'll try this SIPs forum. I'll be building a timber frame home enclosed with SIPs. I've recently started looking for an HVAC contractor. All those I've spoken do not know how to get the heat/AC ducts up to the second floor. All 2x4 interior room divider walls will have a timber frame beam at the top of the wall. Anyone know how to run HVAC ducts in a timber frame home? Thanks.

Posted By EdW on 31 Oct 2016 08:39 AM
Didn't know which forum to put this in. Since SIPs are often used to enclose timber frame houses, I'll try this SIPs forum. I'll be building a timber frame home enclosed with SIPs. I've recently started looking for an HVAC contractor. All those I've spoken do not know how to get the heat/AC ducts up to the second floor. All 2x4 interior room divider walls will have a timber frame beam at the top of the wall. Anyone know how to run HVAC ducts in a timber frame home? Thanks.

EdW, build a chase specifically for for ducts

cmkavala - "EdW, build a chase specifically for for ducts" Not sure how to run a chase, unless it's going to stand proud of a timber beam to get to the second floor. Can you be more descriptive. Thanks.

Posted By EdW on 31 Oct 2016 01:37 PM
cmkavala - "EdW, build a chase specifically for for ducts" Not sure how to run a chase, unless it's going to stand proud of a timber beam to get to the second floor. Can you be more descriptive. Thanks.

EdW,
a concealed space in a closet,thickened wall, etc.I would try to position so it would stay unobtrusive, ..........not seeing a floor plan its hard to give a better suggestion , I would be glad to help if you wanted to email it to me

Have you looked in to using ductless mini-splits?

We design chases into the plan. These chases (usually in the back of a closet or in a thickened wall, We've never had any issues. We have HVAC ducts in the second floor of our person timber frame home and they work great.

We'll be glad to look at your plan.

Bonnie Pickartz
Goshen Timber Frames
www.timberframemag.com
828-524-8662