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How to Install an Air Duct in a Suspended Drywall Ceiling – Part 2

This project is continued from Part 1. The new Speedi-Boot™ 6″ air vent is set in the drywall ceiling cutout, ready to be fastened to the steel suspended ceiling runners with sheet metal screws. Bookmark It!

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How to Install an Air Duct in a Suspended Drywall Ceiling – Part 1

This project illustrates how to install a new HVAC air vent and ductwork in a suspended drywall ceiling. My finished basement has 14 feet high ceilings because the house sits on a hillside and the basement is deep. The finished basement is cool and pleasant in the summer, but needs more heat in the winter [...]

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How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 3

This project is continued from Part 2. The Speedi-Boot™ air vent is fastened by nailing the feet of the telescoping arms to the wood joists with the pre-installed nails (you can also use screws). This is where the Speedi-Boot really shines compared to a raw vent boot where I’d have to measure, saw and mount [...]

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How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 2

This project is continued from Part 1. The new 4″x8″air vent will compliment an existing 6″x10″ air vent in my upstairs office. The computers and networking equipment generate a lot of heat and extra cooling is needed in the summer. On the other hand, the heat is welcome in the winter and I’ll close the [...]

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How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 1

This project explains how to install an HVAC air vent for improved heating and cooling using the Speedi-Boot™ air vent. Speedi-Boot is easy and fast to install and solves many vent installation challenges. You can get these at Home Depot and other distributors. The materials needed for this project are: 4″ x 8″ square Speedi-Boot [...]

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How to Add a Room Air Duct for Heating & Cooling – Part 2

This project is continued from Part 1. The insulation was brushed away from the ceiling cutout for the new vent boot and air register. Bookmark It!

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