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The vast majority of installs i have had anything to do with,have only worked out easily,if part of the original build spec.
Retro-fit can be a proper pain,as large insulated duct runs,need open runs,in between joists,or a house can look like one of those Rotastak hamster communes.
Biggest issue with these new systems,is the same as all the other additional building improvements,which is allowing/organising/ensuring,that the various trades,all work in conjunction with one another....yes,i know
Most trades,responsible for a single part of the build,act with impunity,to any previous trade,and object to engineering assistance,to any following trade,unless made/paid.
A case in point,is the brick-layer Versus insulation battle.
It has raged for the last 30 years,and i see no end... The Germans had it sussed,i have watched them on new builds,and it is embarrassing to then see an average new build,here. Well,until 2pm on a Friday,anyway...
Back to the OP...the manufacturer will issue the spec,and supply the equipment. You will be given maximum runs,max number of fittings,vent positions,etc... and then ALL the other trades,will scupper your plans,before,during and after.
The suppliers will tell you to "adapt to site circumstances..."and when you do,and it does not perform as promised,it will be "installed not according to spec..."
Just my own experience,however,i hope your job goes swimmingly
Retro-fit can be a proper pain,as large insulated duct runs,need open runs,in between joists,or a house can look like one of those Rotastak hamster communes.
Biggest issue with these new systems,is the same as all the other additional building improvements,which is allowing/organising/ensuring,that the various trades,all work in conjunction with one another....yes,i know
Most trades,responsible for a single part of the build,act with impunity,to any previous trade,and object to engineering assistance,to any following trade,unless made/paid.
A case in point,is the brick-layer Versus insulation battle.
It has raged for the last 30 years,and i see no end... The Germans had it sussed,i have watched them on new builds,and it is embarrassing to then see an average new build,here. Well,until 2pm on a Friday,anyway...
Back to the OP...the manufacturer will issue the spec,and supply the equipment. You will be given maximum runs,max number of fittings,vent positions,etc... and then ALL the other trades,will scupper your plans,before,during and after.
The suppliers will tell you to "adapt to site circumstances..."and when you do,and it does not perform as promised,it will be "installed not according to spec..."
Just my own experience,however,i hope your job goes swimmingly