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Posted by DanG on October 28, 2007, 12:31 pm
You can't hurt anything about the wall unless you cut out framing
lumber. There really is nothing about the installation that even
fastens to the wall unless you create something for your own
purposes. There are two copper lines involved and probably power
and control wiring. It might be neater and cleaner to install one
sleeve though the wall between studs that is well caulked and
sealed. Send the lines and conduits through the sleeve - grow
foam with a little paint or caulk on the outside to seal the
lines.
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>
> not sure if this is the right forum.
>
> i'm planning on installing a "split" air conditioning
> and heating unit in my attached 2 car garage (presently
> insulated but unconditioned/unheated).
>
> the side i'd like to mount the air handler/cooling/heating
> unit on is a load bearing wall.
>
> i might be worried over nothing, but since it is a load
> bearing wall, would mounting that "split" part of the system
> to the studs on that wall create any potential structural
> problems. i don't see how it would, but thought i'd get
> some opinions.
>
> the other question is, in order to run the lines to that
> split unit to the outside condensor/fan, we need to drill
> openings in that load bearing wall. so if you go in between
> the studs, it should be fine - right ? - how would a
> reputable contractor seal up these holes after they've
> run the lines ? (since the Tyvek, and CDX plyscore thats
> under the vinyl siding is compromised by the hole)...is
> it just a matter of injecting some sealing foam/compound?
>
> thanks in advance for any responses.
>
>
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