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    Feb 20, 2012, 02:46 PM
    Heat registers
    I'm building a 20 x 21 family room and I would like to know where to place the two heat registers I plan on putting in.
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    Feb 20, 2012, 04:35 PM
    Under the windows
    , but be aware : when your furnace was installed was the size calculated and oversized for the over 200 addition Sq.F that was to be added if not you may the existing furnace to be to small and the ac if you have one,, good luck
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    Feb 20, 2012, 04:45 PM
    Yep, always on the outside wall under the windows.
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    Feb 20, 2012, 05:30 PM
    I guess I should`ve said,, But I just assumed all windows are in outside walls, but I guess people could put windows on inside walls if they want to,, lol :)
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    Feb 20, 2012, 06:27 PM
    Just mentioned the outside wall in case they were building some sort of weird room without windows,, he, he, that's my excuse and Im sticking to it,
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