[scottbess]

Got a quick question about heating our basement. We currently have no registers in the basement but do have the ducting for the rest of the house in running through the ceiling of the basement.

Would it be possible (or advisable) to just cut a couple of holes in the ductwork and screw in a couple of registers? We have no plans to finish the basement, but would like some heat there this winter as we use it for projects, etc.

Thanks for the help!

Scott

[labman]

No big deal. Use the same small ones as in your upsrtairs that you can open and close. Drill holes and screw them in place.

Consider tightening up the basement. Caulk the joints between the foundation and plate, and the plate and band joist, the band joist and floor above, and around all the pipes and wires. That includes ones going up through the floor. Warm, moist air can follow them clear up to the attic.

[scottbess]

No big deal. Use the same small ones as in your upsrtairs that you can open and close. Drill holes and screw them in place.

Consider tightening up the basement. Caulk the joints between the foundation and plate, and the plate and band joist, the band joist and floor above, and around all the pipes and wires. That includes ones going up through the floor. Warm, moist air can follow them clear up to the attic.

Thanks for the quick response!

So... what's the best method for cutting the register holes in the existing ductwork? I'm assuming I just drill a hole big enough to get some snips going and go from there, right?

[labman]

Yeah, or a hole saw.