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Contractors should listen to the homeowner and understand what it is they are looking for from their system.
Contractors no longer have to fear the big audacious zoning system; nowadays, even smaller homes can be designed using a multi-zone approach. By Glenn Mellors
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Several years ago, when I was still in my formable years, I took on a project that many walked away from. The site was a singlefamily home. The main floor was 2,400 sq. ft, consisting of six lifestyle areas. The west wing was made up of an 800 sq. ft. walk-in closet and ensuite, somewhat an open concept, no doors, and oversized openings joining the rooms. Just outside of the primary sleeping area was a 400 sq. ft. office complete with a 40,000 BTU gas fireplace. The center of the home was open concept with a large living room
and dining room. The east wing was an oversized eat-in kitchen, laundry room, and powder room. The second floor was 1,200 sq. ft, stretching across the entire north wall. Two large guest rooms flanked a Jack-and-Jill washroom. Moving to the sixth area, the basement was another living area/game room and featured an oversized gym. The perfect example of an ideal multizoned application. For some engineers or HVAC zoning experts, you might take one look at the drawings and specifications and run like the wind. However, I was given a $100,000 plus Continued on page “31”
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