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

Bob Jackson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:30:35 +0000

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 [...]

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

Bob Jackson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:28:48 +0000

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 [...]

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

Bob Jackson — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:28:00 +0000

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″ Speedi-Boot vent [...]

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

Bob Jackson — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:18:36 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. Note: Please see this newer project for a faster and better way to install a room air vent using Speedi-Boot™, which is available at Home Depot. The remainder of this article explains how to install an air vent using a conventional vent boot. The insulation was brushed away [...]

How to Add a Room Air Duct for Heating & Cooling – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:52:04 +0000

This tutorial explains how to add to your existing ductwork by installing a new heating/cooling air vent to a bedroom for increased comfort. The Problem My daughter’s bedroom was too warm in the summer and too cold in the winter because it had just a single air duct from the central heating and air system. [...]