01-24-2010, 09:19 AM
Thanks David and Galen. Lots to think about here. The 4 inch vent duct passes through a 5 inch hole in the deck. So the duct doesn't touch the layout structure and has about 1/2 clearance on either side. I was planning / thinking of getting some insulation to control the heat generated by the duct work. The layout sits about 2 feet above the top of the dryer and actually doesn't get that hot. Its the duct that I am most concerned about.
Hi Wayne. A roofless multi-storey building was also in the works for that area. Although it had not occurred to me that I could paint the duct black as well to disguise it. Leaving the dock doors open to allow air flow is also an excellent idea.
...and yes Gary...it was some major surgery. I'm just glad the patient pulled through.
Edit: Re: Dryer Pipe Heat: Actually for what it's worth, the dryer duct work doesn't actually get that hot. I've been doing some laundry for the last couple of hours and got up there and carefully checked the duct for heat. It gets warm, but I can comfortably rest my hand right on it, without it getting to the point where it too hot to keep it there. That said, I will still keep the area surrounding it vented, i.e. roofless building and some openings like dock doors such as Wayne suggested to keep air moving around the pipe.
Hi Wayne. A roofless multi-storey building was also in the works for that area. Although it had not occurred to me that I could paint the duct black as well to disguise it. Leaving the dock doors open to allow air flow is also an excellent idea.
...and yes Gary...it was some major surgery. I'm just glad the patient pulled through.
Edit: Re: Dryer Pipe Heat: Actually for what it's worth, the dryer duct work doesn't actually get that hot. I've been doing some laundry for the last couple of hours and got up there and carefully checked the duct for heat. It gets warm, but I can comfortably rest my hand right on it, without it getting to the point where it too hot to keep it there. That said, I will still keep the area surrounding it vented, i.e. roofless building and some openings like dock doors such as Wayne suggested to keep air moving around the pipe.