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Cardboard supply ducts in slab


Richard Moore

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Ok...this is new for me. 1951 rambler, on a slab (which is rare around here). The furnace heat supply ducts appear to be no more than cardboard form tubes embedded in the slab and cut out at each register opening. No signs of any coating (asbestos, etc), just a lot of dust and dirt. Normal return ductwork, through the attic. Anyone seen this before?

Very good air flow at all registers, but it just don't seem right. Comments?

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PS...the Pergo installed over the carpet was a nice touch (and a separate issue).

Finally, the Coleman furnace appeared to be brand, spanking new but the serial numbers don't seem to conform to anything I've seen on the various forums. Model FC85080A12DH11B, Serial # W0B7424908. Anyone able to shed some light there?

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Hi Bill,

I'm recommending duct cleaning, not only because they were filthy, but to ensure no blockages. It's doubtful our NW types of termites (subs & dampwood) would find the conditions particularly appealing. My thinking is that as long as there's good airflow and it's been this way for 50+ years, it's really not a big deal. Even if the cardboard has deteriorated, there's still a "tunnel" in the slab. What do you do when you find these?

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