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nealtw
Contractor retired
That won't hurt anything.
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havasu
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I did this exact modification. It won't hurt a thing.
The original baseboard was 1.5". I want to put 3.25" for the new one. Plan is to cut above drywall. For bottom, I just might fill the drywall from the piece I cut above (place a block behind it first).
Thanks.
slownsteady
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Wouldn't it be easier to notch the baseboard?
nealtw
Contractor retired
Cold air returns usually just open into the cavity, He may find a 2x4 above if they cut a stud or just blocking for firestop, he can just remove whatever is there and add blocks back in.
I have to check out more new houses I guess. In my old places they are still in the floor and lined in steel.
I hate to say it but I think I would have cut out the trim too. Uggggg
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nealtw
Contractor retired
Now the close the cavity below with some stuff that looks like silver cardboard and cut out the plate and floor for these vents, Yeas ago that card board was metal but they have been doing that way since the fifties that I know about.
What it like is when you frame the hole with 3/4' x 2" stock and the frame that with the base board. If I can find a photo I will post it.
What it like is when you frame the hole with 3/4' x 2" stock and the frame that with the base board. If I can find a photo I will post it.
nealtw
Contractor retired
They had heat?:help:
nealtw
Contractor retired
Or this
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nealtw
Contractor retired
found a pic.
Looks too busy. I believe mine is just open space once the vent is removed (the furnace, etc is above). Year built is 1962. Same setup as my old house.
I might get a dremel and cut the baseboard down.
nealtw
Contractor retired
It is what you like that counts in your house. I have baseboard heat and just butted the molding into them, not because I like it but I was to lazy to do much else and years later, today I looked at them and thought Ya I could have done more but who cares.
slownsteady
Well-Known Member
If you don't like the vent down low, are you gonna like it up higher? Have you looked at a better/more decorative grate?
