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    jasv Posts: 35, Reputation: 2
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    Apr 20, 2005, 04:50 PM
    Hanging flex ducts
    I am adding 2 rooms to my home. I have a forced air AC/Gas Furnace system that uses flexible ducts. They are lying on top of my joists and insulation. I read somewhere that they should be hung up. Should I do my 2 new rooms hung up? Why?
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    Apr 20, 2005, 05:17 PM
    I wouldn't know why. It would be a real pain, putting in a support every few feet. If the original builder got away with it, I would chance it unless somebody comes up with a good reason.

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