Venting for the shower, toilet and laundry areas was required by law. The Savannah project used the same slender 3 1/2-inch wide ductwork used to heat This Old House’s project in Salem, Massachusetts. The flexible ductwork works well in old homes because it can be snaked through wall cavities without having to add soffits or tear out plaster. Encased in insulation to keep the air it delivers cool, the ductwork was connected to one motor, located underneath the roof gable of the new addition, that served as a vent for the whole house. Suspended by clips from rubber mounts, the fan motor stayed quiet as it worked. Another duct connected the fan to a louver on the end of the gable where a damper prevented air from flowing back into the house. This system, which required only one penetration in the skin of the building, cost the same as individual fans but was quieter and easier to install.

From Trunk Room to Bathroom
A Masterful Bath
Fluff and Fold Laundry
Relocating the Powder Room
Up on the Roof
A New Addition

2nd Floor:
Guest Bedroom | Guest Bath | Bedroom
Laundry | Master Bedroom | Master Bath | Attic