duct work under concrete

ddesigns · 01-25-2013, 10:06 PM

I am looking at possibly purchasing a home that has a concrete floor, no basement. The duct work is run under the concrete. This home has been flooded by nasty flood water. Will this duct work under the concrete still be good and not have to be replaced? i am hoping a good cleaning is all it will need.

**beenthere** · 01-25-2013, 10:09 PM

Inspection is the only way to find out.

ddesigns · 01-25-2013, 10:21 PM

I have never seen duct work buried in concrete before. Considering the concrete is cold is this a poor way to heat? I live in North Dakota for god sake, It is cold.

joecaption · 01-25-2013, 11:41 PM

Any I've seen in concrete had to be sealed off because of mold and or it had started to collapes. Since it's been flooded before I would think the mold would be a given.

Fairview · 01-26-2013, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ddesigns

I have never seen duct work buried in concrete before. Considering the concrete is cold is this a poor way to heat? I live in North Dakota for god sake, It is cold.

A poor way to heat with duct work depends on whether you want to heat the attic or the floor with lost BTUs. Mine is pvc under slab and if I built again it would be the same.

ddesigns · 01-28-2013, 06:41 AM

Thanks for your replies.

01-25-2013, 10:06 PM	#1
ddesigns Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 21	duct work under concrete I am looking at possibly purchasing a home that has a concrete floor, no basement. The duct work is run under the concrete. This home has been flooded by nasty flood water. Will this duct work under the concrete still be good and not have to be replaced? i am hoping a good cleaning is all it will need.

01-25-2013, 10:09 PM	#2
beenthere An old Tradesmen Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 19,069	duct work under concrete Inspection is the only way to find out.

01-25-2013, 10:21 PM	#3
ddesigns Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 21	duct work under concrete I have never seen duct work buried in concrete before. Considering the concrete is cold is this a poor way to heat? I live in North Dakota for god sake, It is cold.

01-25-2013, 11:41 PM	#4
joecaption Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,840	duct work under concrete Any I've seen in concrete had to be sealed off because of mold and or it had started to collapes. Since it's been flooded before I would think the mold would be a given.

01-28-2013, 06:41 AM	#6
ddesigns Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 21	duct work under concrete Thanks for your replies.

duct work under concrete