Building or outfitting a tiny home has become an increasingly popular option. College students, singles and even travel enthusiasts have been drawn in by the simplicity and comfort a tiny home can provide. When you build your own tiny home, you take on every facet of the design. Even with a blueprint, materials and alterations fall to you. One area that needs consideration is the ventilation and air conditioning as a whole. Here are some of the ductwork options to consider for the tiny home and how they may benefit your living environment. 

Exhaust Ducts

One of the key air ductwork elements tiny homes use is designed for exhaust. The ductwork can be attached to pre-existing air conditioner units or placed near them. This allows the air to be pushed through the tiny home and into the exhaust area. This process, which can become complicated depending on the setup of your tiny home, can help push warm air from your sleeping bunk area out and allowing cold air to move in. This exhaust system also helps your air conditioning setup maintain temperature within the home, even in small nooks.

Whole House Fan

A whole house fan may not appear as the air conditioning you want, but in a tiny home, it may be ideal. This type of air conditioning option has a box fan system attached to a flexible duct tube. The tube can be moved as needed and can attach within and to the interior wall. This allows the wall fan to operate as both an exhaust fan and as an intake fan. With this, the air is moved through the flexible duct system. As such, this duct can be fabricated to meet any size you require. 

Slimduct Systems

You may want an option that is lightweight, allows for the air to flow easily through the duct system and is easy to install as well as clean. A slim duct system may be ideal for meeting these requirements. For example, the duct system is made of lightweight materials that resemble the same metals or fibreglass used in guttering. The pieces of ductwork are connected together and put in the formation that works with your tiny home blueprint. The set-up allows you to move your air conditioning option to the most vital areas of your home that need cooling. It can also be used for heating as well which makes it an ideal duo option for many tiny home owners. 

When you are ready to move forward with your air ductwork plan for your tiny home, contact your local HVAC contractor. They can help with the design, processing and manufacturing needs of the ductwork. They can also discuss various options that may be best for your specific tiny home build. If you plan on travelling with the tiny home, the contractor can also help with suggestions to make that travel comfortable regardless of the weather conditions. Contact a company that can help with air conditioning ducts for more information. 

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