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I have recently purchased a duplex for cheap ($96 000) and it needs a full reno. i just went through the renovation secrets program, and made some changes to my original reno plans. Today i was telling a co worker about what i am going to do and he made a comment about my HVAC (we are both carpenters BTW). he suggested that i remove the forced air system all together since it will create a sound funnel in between units, and will require extra fire and smoke separation measures to be implemented. he then suggested i install a boiler instead and have radiant heat so that the tenants can have separate heating and they can heat rooms individually. this also would allow the main floor to have in floor radiant heat, whereas the basement would have baseboard heaters i think. also i could put a gas fireplace in the living room in each unit to supplement the heat and add to the look and feel of the place (and up the rents too!) any thoughts or suggestions on what kind of heating systems to use and how to best set it all up?