Originally Posted by
Pat Barry
If its a gable roof you might he able to take it out through one of the gable end vents. Maybe you cut it to fit or flatten it and bend it so it will fit.
Never took something like that out of an attic; did have to put in a 2x12x20’ beam.
Something similar to Pat’s suggestion, but no gable vent.
$1.79 for a vinyl siding removal tool.
Pulled a couple of rows of siding, about 5 minutes.
Cut an opening in the sheathing big enough for the beam.
Slid it in,
Screwed a 1/4” backer over the hole
Glued and screwed the plug back in
Reinstalled the siding, (another $1.79 tool),
Seems rectangular ductwork can be pushed almost flat. Even if not, pulling a couple more rows of siding is simple.
.... just thinking....
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