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    NHydro Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 28, 2007, 08:10 PM
    Floor grate verses wall grate.
    We are remodeling our 70 year old home. We want to move a door way
    Over 6 feet, the problem is the cold air duct is located where we need to
    Put the door. After the door way is opened up & the duct is located can
    We use a floor grate instead of the standard wall opening for the cold air
    Duct? We actually like the idea of using a floor grate as it would definitely
    Look like it belongs in our home. If so is this a safe alternative?

    Thanks
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    Oct 28, 2007, 08:48 PM
    I worked as furnace installer and can tell you a few simple rules about it

    When heat ducts are installed, they are placed by the windows

    The return air usually is on inside wall as is the thermostat

    Warning: Some older ducts have asbestos insulation and,,

    Require special handling, government regulations!!
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    Oct 28, 2007, 10:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by biggsie
    I worked as furnace installer and can tell you a few simple rules about it

    When heat ducts are installed, they are placed by the windows

    The return air usually is on inside wall as is the thermostat

    Warning: Some older ducts have asbestos insulation and,,,

    require special handling, government regulations !!!
    Even though our house is 70 yrs old the furnace was replaced
    About 15years ago. So asbestos is not a problem. Can we
    Install a floor grate for the cold air duct grating. I know the usaul
    Is a wall grate for the cold air return, But that would be a problem
    So I need to know if it is feasible to put a floor grate instead of the
    Wall grating?
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    labman Posts: 10,580, Reputation: 551
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    Oct 29, 2007, 05:41 AM
    They were quite common in older homes as you mentioned. You may need to look a little to find a big enough one.
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