split ac unit install question
not sure if this is the right forum. i'm planning on installing a "split" air conditioning and heating unit in my attached 2 car garage (presently insulated but unconditioned/unheated). the side i'd like to mount the air handler/cooling/heating unit on is a load bearing wall. i might be worried over nothing, but since it is a load bearing wall, would mounting that "split" part of the system to the studs on that wall create any potential structural problems. i don't see how it would, but thought i'd get some opinions. the other question is, in order to run the lines to that split unit to the outside condensor/fan, we need to drill openings in that load bearing wall. so if you go in between the studs, it should be fine - right ? - how would a reputable contractor seal up these holes after they've run the lines ? (since the Tyvek, and CDX plyscore thats under the vinyl siding is compromised by the hole)...is it just a matter of injecting some sealing foam/compound? thanks in advance for any responses. |
split ac unit install question
"Joe" wrote in message i might be worried over nothing, but since it is a load bearing wall, would mounting that "split" part of the system to the studs on that wall create any potential structural problems. i don't see how it would, but thought i'd get some opinions. Nope, it can take quite a bit. it should be fine - right ? - how would a reputable contractor seal up these holes after they've run the lines ? (since the Tyvek, and CDX plyscore thats under the vinyl siding is compromised by the hole)...is it just a matter of injecting some sealing foam/compound? Right. I'd use spray foam. |
split ac unit install question
the other question is, in order to run the lines to that split unit to the outside condensor/fan, we need to drill openings in that load bearing wall. so if you go in between the studs, it should be fine - right ? - how would a reputable contractor seal up these holes after they've run the lines ? The unit will come with a sleeve that goes through the wall. The one I installed required a 2" hole -- Dennis |
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