Most of the work done on Wednesday was in the area above the ceiling. The HVAC contractor put in lots of ductwork. They are using the sealed, insulated flexible duct which is suspended from the trusses above the future ceiling line. They also have installed the input and return register boxes and the plenums above the site in the garage for the furnace / air handler. The four zone boxes for my zoning system were also installed. It looks as though there is about 1 1/2 days of work still to do on the ductwork, plus the smoke test for proper seal.
I received a question via the contact form, but there was no email for reply, so I'll answer it here.
The question was "how did Pringle respond to a proposal to hang the furnace from the ceiling?" I didn't ask them, as I don't want it up there. I want the furnace at a level where I can easily change the filters, and service it if there are problems. I've never been a fan of air handlers and a/c components that are installed in areas that are not easily accessible such as above the ceiling, hanging from the ceiling, or in crawl spaces.
The framer installed a small amount of 1/2" rigid foil faced insulation at the knee wall in the garage and above the guest bath. This is supposedly a vapor barrier. I don't understand why this was only installed at the guest bathroom area, and not above the 1/2 bath or master bath. Another question for my Builder when I talk to him on Friday.
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