Addition Build 20 - Adding Heat

Adding a heat duct to the existing HVAC system to bring heat into our new addition.
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[@djterry1218]

Bill, you are a Jack of many trades. No one should criticize your work because you are a perfectionist and do great work!

[@fjbutter1813]

So, I see your post, get excited that I have 33 minutes of relaxing time ahead, grab my coffee and sit back and watch. After watching, I'm exhausted! I need to go back to bed!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

😄

[@lr6844]

Bill, I have to say, I do not think I have appreciated how much extra work you and other video tubers put into a project to record what you are doing. WOW ! Thanks a lot because without you going the extra mile for all the different angles and lighting.....well, it's just adds a lot more work. That room is absolutely going to be a great add on; both you and Elizabeth are really going to enjoy it. Take care, stay safe and warm. May you both have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. From Justin, Texas

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yeah, if I take the time to film a project when I'm doing it, it can take as much as 50% longer! Then I still have to edit the video, and that can take hours. But hey... it's my job. LOL

[@melwilliams1388]

Good job i bult a 24x48 garge it was a big job ..@@LiveSimpleLiveFree

[@davidlundy5007]

I’ve been an HVAC guy for 30 years and I would like to say you did an awesome job.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Thank you. I’ve never actually done it myself, but being a general contractor for decades, I’ve seen it done many times (hired the guys to do it), so I knew what was involved.

[@LaLadybug2011]

Super nice comment for him Doug!

[@joshuasallee7509]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree now you know the reason- why you hired the job out. :) The tight quarters sure makes the job difficult and especially since you video the process!

[@charlotte50224]

Wow, that was impressive. I can't even imagine how tough it would be to do all that in those cramped quarters. And I loved how you actually showed us, not just told us how to do each step! Thank you for your patience!

[@nanceandthings820]

This was as captivating and full of suspens as any hollywood blockbuster. Well done 👍🏾

[@Grace2Hope]

I always learn a lot watching you Bill. That room doesn’t need to be really hot anyway because you are storing your canned goods out there. It will get a lot of heat just from the open passageway into the kitchen.

[@debbieprice2617]

Never seen this done. Love watching and learning. You are a great teacher. Thanks for showing us how you do things!

[@kimberlyhughes5475]

Oh, my gosh, Bill! That's a really tight space under the main house. I'd get cramps in my legs and wouldn't be able to get out! How on earth did you stay so calm...and patient?? You're an excellent teacher!

[@nadineduerksen6556]

It's nice to see that you left pop in the introduction.

[@singhA1968]

i salute you in this age you working like small boy . God bless you and keep healthy

[@monaleescott4203]

That was an awkward project, but you did an amazing job fitting the heat ducts under the new addition.

[@jenniferhammer9214]

You are working so hard on your addition! I can’t wait to see it when it is all done😀

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Me too!!

[@willymags123]

I'm just amazed at how clean you stay going underneath that crawlspace. I can't wait to see the next video of the walls going up

[@JanesDough855]

I am so impressed with your work. It all makes sense and everything you do is clean, neat, and looks terrific. God Bless!

[@MoonPhaze5]

He is a quality man. Elizabeth is truly blessed. 💝🕊

[@donnabarr5222]

God bless you I was getting clostrophobic just watching you

[@judysebold1436]

I am enjoying watching you do your work, I didn’t see it back when you first started, but I am watching it all now, keep up the good work, nice job

[@tw23707]

amazing how much work a small addition is, looking great.

[@bethanyfields4706]

Watching you makes me APPRECIATE MY HUSBAND more and more every day. I hope my son is HALF THE MAN he is.♥️MERRY CHRISTmas!!

[@cajunlane3191]

Spiders hate mothballs. We used to put little cups of mothballs around up high in the basement where spiders love to live and after that we didn't have spiders. They do need to be replaced like every couple of years but that was worth it. Blessings 🙏 and safety to you and your family and may you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@FiresideCoffee]

The struggle with crawl spaces is real. I felt your pain my friend! God Bless.

[@seekerbee4494]

Thank you for taking us along on this experience. Though difficult as it maybe, planning ahead, then making that plan happen no matter how slow the progress is the lesson taught. Merry Christmas.

[@jenniferhammer9214]

I’m very impressed with the amount of work you have done! I can’t wait to see the finished room! I love it😀

[@ambersamhinson5932]

Bill, you are simply the man.

[@fjbutter1813]

After all that gymnastics, I bet you wished you had your hot tub! My neck hurt just watching you! Thanks for the explanation, it helped me visualize a lot easier.

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

There you go again making holes in the new floor ugh LOL. I hope it works out well on the heat and it should. Merry Christmas and loved the video. God's blessings.

[@joshuasallee7509]

now you know the reason- why you hired the job out. :) The tight quarters sure makes the job difficult and especially since you video. Job well done.

[@deborahcincotta3600]

I LOVE WATCHING YOU I LEARN SO MUCH

[@philipbrazis8732]

Ruth here, l hope the heat pumps are more efficient than they used to be

[@nobillclinton]

Happy Christmas to you and to all that you love.

[@lindaharris6146]

I admire your perserverance and determination Bill. Theres no way i could crawl on my belly across the space you have. Your must have good upper body strength. Youre doing an excellent job. Id hire you in a minute bc of the expertice youve shown in your build!

[@bonniekaye]

Glad you can work in tight spaces! Wish I could. 😭 The addition is looking awesome!

[@fredbloggs2587]

The discharge vents always get installed at cold exterior walls, especially if the wall has a window, to prevent the convection effect and drafts. The is a circulating air draft caused by room air contacting the cool wall, sinking to the floor, and drawing air from the room, usually ceiling height, to set up a circular air flow. This not only creates uncomfortably cold drafts but also reduces the effective R-value of the wall. You really need to figure out a way to get that discharge vent up against the exterior wall.

[@theoldfarmerswife5915]

Oh my word Bill. After watching that I might need a stiff drink 😄. I don’t drink & its 8 am, but WHEW! And when you said you had to shimmy your way back out just for a bit, I almost cried I’m thinking a small gas radiant heater would’ve been my answer OR cut a hole in the floor right above that main trunk 😉 Great work & interesting to watch as always

[@kennethblack3485]

you work hard bill well done to you ken from kent england

[@sj6728]

WOW!!! That was amazing. I found myself holding my breath. Enjoying the build. I am finally buying my tiny home. I hope they did a good job on the heating duct system. Now I understand how it should work.

[@ana2722]

Good job sir😀

[@G.DD3SS]

I highly commend you for crawling through those tight spaces and doing the work you do so well.

[@MoonPhaze5]

I love these kinds of d.i.y. videos! 😄 God bless your day!☺🌷🦋

[@2ndrevgirl141]

I freak out about under-the-floor work because I am clostrophobic! I don't like to be around snakes or mice or spiders but the main thing is being confined like that. I was okay with the first time under the addition, but had to skip the part under the house! But I still really enjoy all your videos, construction or whatever! Merry Christmas to your entire family! I guess it can snow now since the addition is weather-tight and you have heat! Good job!

[@vts5618]

I was wandering when you were going to put out another "addition" video. Like always, very informative. I don't think I will ever do this kind of work, but now I have an idea as to how HVAC duct work is tied together. You make it look so easy, even crawling in those small spaces. You are truly a pro.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

We have been traveling a lot recently (Arizona, Maine), so I haven't had the opportunity to work on it much recently.

[@skippyjones4195]

Hey Bill Elizabeth..Bill that's a tough job but when you had to crawl out and in the crawl space same thing happened to me a lot over the years lol ok Take Care love you guys ❤

[@jeankowel3774]

Nice job Bill

[@laurieflores2758]

Always doing a great job 😊... Merry Christmas 🎄...

[@dayleeclaton9219]

Have a very blessed Merry Christmas!!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yes, you be blessed as well!

[@debweissler7808]

Great job! Yes, a long HVAC duct run cuts down on heat flow, especially if the room is large. Some contractors recommend a mini split, which would be overkill in your case. They recommended a mini split for my 12x15’ addition. Instead I had they tie into my duct work and use a small radiant heater to take any chill off the room when temps drop down below freezing. Will see how things go come summer.

[@kallasusort2986]

Nice clean job Bill.

[@debbies6192]

Merry Christmas Blessing be upon you.

[@brendahaire8824]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@cbmeski]

Doesn't it just irk ya to get all the way underneath and into position, only to realize you forgot a bit or something else you can't do without? Oi. How many times has that happened to many of us. Good job. It's coming along. We arent' getting any younger and these types of jobs sure like to prove that point! Thank God, you are able to still do the necessary things.

[@skytechbits]

Yeah that tape is a one and done so if it is in the wrong place then you have to put another piece there. lol It looks great Bill. So much hard work. Merry Christmas to you and Elizabeth 🎄

[@beverlysyferd379]

Thanks for another great informative video.

[@conniewright8080]

Merry Christmas

[@joanharris8057]

Oh Bill, you have the patience of Job crawling around and working in that shallow crawl space! You will be so glad when that part is done. I suppose you have to crawl under there again for the plumbing in the addition. Take the necessary breaks. What a lot of work but it will be worth it when it is done. We wish you and Elizabeth a blessed Christmas!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yes. Gotta crawl under again for the plumbing. All in a day's work!

[@beverlymichael5830]

It’s really coming along. Been watching each video from the beginning.

[@dawnbaker9274]

Use duct tape for ductwork? What were you thinking, Bill? LOL! 🤣

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

I know... I should have used WD40!

[@beachlife9419]

Nice 👍👍👍👍 work

[@claudiasutton8240]

Bill you are amazing

[@kyhilltophome3153]

Once you get your wall board on that should help retain some heat in there too, I would think. I think you'll find that it will be okay. Like someone else said you'll be storing food in there so you want it to be a little cooler anyway. Then there is the dryer. That will be generating some heat on wash days.

[@coffeefetcher]

I didn't enjoy this video quite as much as I'd hoped - because seeing you suffer just wasn't nice! I felt so sorry for you but very glad you got it finished! xx

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Suffer? Nah… it’s just part of the job. I’ve been crawling into tight crawl spaces for decades!

[@coffeefetcher]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree oo, you're still up! Well, you may be used to it but I still felt for you! But also terribly impressed with your attention to detail and cheery attitude, as I always am. x

[@sherrilr.2486]

Bill my husband and i were watching you working under the house we were feeling your discomfort being in a small place on your back working. Good job .....in Christ Sherril..

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. That is a good job Bill ! I bet the recliner chair feels good after this job (lol).

[@davidbrown847]

Greetings from Australia, I am a very similar age to you nothing but admiration from me - crawling under your house and doing all that work in a confined space is super impressive! May you both have a blessed Christmas cheers David

[@kathymcgill4306]

You are so patient. I would be grumpy in that small space

[@jeankowel3774]

Happy Holidays guys

[@gkarreq2007]

Mr. Bill You Sir are amazing! I love watching your videos again another WOW and awesome video. I wish I could do the things you are able to do. I learn so much watching you make/build so many different things. Thank You for taking your time to show us all of this.

[@mikedodds1227]

Great video...lots of good info. Congrats!

[@kimberleytramper8966]

Hats off to you working in such a tight space.

[@kmjober]

I like all the explanations as to why you are doing what you are doing and what the next step is, that is probably the best part and not all home improvement shows focus on the real stuff.

[@adamfowler85]

You done great! you could always add a small electric space heater with a thermostat to supplement for heating.

[@deb664]

Bill, you crack me up! You are like a little hamster going into his house when you crawl in that hole! What a wonderful job!

[@glennrubel4326]

If your vents are adjustable you may want to restrict the flow to other rooms to increase flow into addition. Merry Christmas.

[@drk218]

We would have simple gotten one of those little oil filled radiator looking small electric heaters and not messed with running duct work. With the open doorway between kitchen and new room, I believe it would have kept the new room nice and warm.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

The building code requires permanent heat in every room. The inspector questioned me about what I was doing for heat, and he would not give the final Certificate of Occupancy inspection without heat in the room.

[@Redeemed7777]

I tend to be claustrophobic and just watching you almost made me hyperventilate.LOL! I could not stop watching though.. I am so amazed how well you did that! I love your videos!

[@mariaejasso5115]

Great Job!

[@stacyhackney6100]

Thank you

[@debrabenoit5062]

It costs a lot but a basement not only provides protection and extra living space but also ability to work on utilities.

[@coolstamper]

Bill…you are one hard-working man!!! Merry Christmas and God’s blessings to you and Elizabeth!!! 🎄🎄🎄

[@Teresa-K]

You are amazing. Fantastic job!

[@egg110905]

You be blessed

[@lauriemcewen7156]

wow Bill...duct tape used for it's actual purpose. That may b a first lol

[@readtheinstructions1407]

Good job.

[@claudiasutton8240]

You have artists hands So talented and skillful and most of all patient.

[@dianna2911]

Great job, Bill! So arduous, having to crawl under the house. I'm glad that part of it is done! I'm excited to see you finish up! :)

[@SandyzSerious]

Good job!

[@tebethblaker777]

We have a woodstove too, and use our dryer with one of those filter gadgets on it in the winter for extra heat and moisture. Dryer basically heats 2 rooms while it's on

[@nancyh2378]

If you need to supplement the heat, you could get an electric oil heater. One I’ve used looks like a radiator in an old house. It works well, doesn’t take up space, and wheels away for storage. It also doesn’t have coils that become red hot and present a fire hazard.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

The heat is fine the way it is.

[@blang8127]

Also I have delonghi safe heat mica heaters/with thermostat...have had two in my 1100 sq mobilehome to eliminate so much propane usage. On Amazon and mine will blast me out at times

[@margaretvillalpando7722]

Wow! That was very interesting and educational! I love to see how things are done like that. You do a great job!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

I enjoyed watching your video, seeing what all was involved with adding a heat source to a new addition. I know it was a lot of hard work, your back side of clothing gave you away in the end. I joined st appreciate the time you take to show step by step how you do these various projects, do someone like me wouldn't be afraid to try.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

It's suppose to say, I still appreciate...... Then it's suppose to say, so someone like me............... Sorry for the bloopers. My numbers notebook doesn't edit.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

It types it's own words also......I didn't type the word numbers. IDK

[@joannekettle1526]

Great job, very tight space to work with, you're a pro 👍

[@sarahconnor8189]

Such cool people

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Thanks! 😎

[@marthachilds6167]

Merry Christmas Bill and Elizabeth! God's blessings!

[@pennymetcalf1674]

Yes Bill great teacher for me s have do things on my own thanks enjoy videos so much .Merry christmas From Nova scotia Canada

[@hollydolly6630]

Bill you continue to amaze me with your wealth of knowledge!! Thanks for sharing!!🥰🥰🥰

[@jan6293]

Bill, that was amazing, Thanks for sharing!👍

[@MoonPhaze5]

That is the first time I've seen duct tape used for ducts!! 😂 I had to run earlier in the beginning of the video, but I finally made it back for the finish.😁

[@melinaz3385]

Have you tried Comfort Zone Radiator Heater's? We use portable radiator shaped oil heaters, they work great for smaller rooms. No central air.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

But I’ve GOT central heat and sir, so that’s what I’m tapping into.

[@melinaz3385]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree was thinking too that if your room didn't get quite warm enough, you could use the radiator heater. thanks for replying, Melanie,

[@deannamcbride329]

You're a champ

[@Jo.H.]

You explain everything so well Bill. That was not easy, working in confined space. And I also find it interesting as we don’t heat our homes like that. Merry Christmas to you both 🎄

[@irisf.9355]

You certainly are providing quite the education on building most of use have no idea about. I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@elizabethreid9448]

I've said it before and I'll say it again..I learn so much watching All your videos!. must say, tho, if that were me, I'd be grunting and groaning extremely loud with all the up and down crawling aerobics that you did-. and that duck wresting under the house....looked like you were fighting a "Tremor". (from the movie Tremors with Kevin Bacon, if you didn't know my reference). Be well. Merry Christmas to You , Bill , and Elizabeth.