We did not tie into the system for the basement. In the summer, it's nice
and cool anyway. in the winter we will have small portable heaters or an
electric fireplace.

Looks like the consensus is to frame out around the HVAC, and have a door or
vents for it. Thanks for the responses.

Chris



"JimL" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 8 Jul 2005 12:49:27 -0400, "SilverUnicorn"
wrote:

Hi gang!


We are in the process of finishing our basement. While I have studded
and primes all outside walls, I am at a loss as to what to do around the
HVAC unit. Any ideas? It would be difficult to frame around, since it
butts
up to a steel support girder, and not wood that I could attach framing to.
Here is a (albeit poor) picture.



Just wondering how we would be able to hide this when the basement is
finished.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions or ideas. This has turned into quite
a
project!

Chris

What have you done for AC and Heat for the basement? I don't see
any returns or outlets tied in to the central system?