G garbert Member Joined Nov 10, 2011 Messages 19 Reaction score 2 Nov 11, 2011 #1 there is a bedroom on right. when you come out you must almost step on the stairs. very dangerous, any ideas would be appreciated.
there is a bedroom on right. when you come out you must almost step on the stairs. very dangerous, any ideas would be appreciated.
J joecaption Well-Known Member Joined Jan 8, 2011 Messages 2,599 Reaction score 496 Nov 11, 2011 #2 Someone messed up when they built that wall. It needed to be taken down and moved at least 36 to 48" back from the stairs and a railing added Last edited: Nov 11, 2011
Someone messed up when they built that wall. It needed to be taken down and moved at least 36 to 48" back from the stairs and a railing added
inspectorD Housebroken Joined Dec 17, 2005 Messages 4,531 Reaction score 281 Nov 11, 2011 #3 Looks like there is a chimney in the way. You may be able to take that chimney out and use a direct vent on your unit being used in the basement.
Looks like there is a chimney in the way. You may be able to take that chimney out and use a direct vent on your unit being used in the basement.
J joecaption Well-Known Member Joined Jan 8, 2011 Messages 2,599 Reaction score 496 Nov 12, 2011 #4 Good call inspectord, I missed that in the bottom right of the picture.
G garbert Member Joined Nov 10, 2011 Messages 19 Reaction score 2 Nov 12, 2011 #5 yes, there is a chimney on the right of door. probably can't remove. my son can't really afford a new furnace
yes, there is a chimney on the right of door. probably can't remove. my son can't really afford a new furnace
inspectorD Housebroken Joined Dec 17, 2005 Messages 4,531 Reaction score 281 Nov 12, 2011 #6 You might not need a new furnace, just a power ventilator. And it fixes your problem. Otherwise , I see no other options....yet.
You might not need a new furnace, just a power ventilator. And it fixes your problem. Otherwise , I see no other options....yet.
J JoeD Well-Known Member Joined Mar 15, 2006 Messages 1,797 Reaction score 383 Nov 12, 2011 #7 I don't see a fix for that other than moving the stairs some where else.
G Gatty2012 New Member Joined Nov 12, 2011 Messages 4 Reaction score 0 Nov 29, 2011 #8 JoeD said: I don't see a fix for that other than moving the stairs some where else. Click to expand... I agree with you to move the stairs.
JoeD said: I don't see a fix for that other than moving the stairs some where else. Click to expand... I agree with you to move the stairs.