The Ford Barn

H. L. Chauvin · 02-05-2014, 01:24 PM

Hi Silver,

FWIW:

1. First assumption is that your shop has a concrete floor.

2, Do you have level ceiling joists, or exposed sloping rafters? ....... & if so, ceiling height please?

3, Next, in either case, what is either the ceiling or under roof construction like?

4. What is the exterior wall construction like?

5. Are openings sealed well to prevent cold air infiltration?

No doubt like with most hobby's, "cost" is a "major" factor, but either you pay for:

A. Insulating the entire shop, "once"; and/or,

B. Provide a smaller work area, "once"; and/or,

C. Just add more heat & pay through the nose for fuel "often" every time you go to your shop in winter.

Let us know what you have with your shop, & what you prefer, & help will surely be on the way.

Solutions are endless once you describe in detail what you have.

02-05-2014, 01:24 PM	#13
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: shop heat Hi Silver, FWIW: 1. First assumption is that your shop has a concrete floor. 2, Do you have level ceiling joists, or exposed sloping rafters? ....... & if so, ceiling height please? 3, Next, in either case, what is either the ceiling or under roof construction like? 4. What is the exterior wall construction like? 5. Are openings sealed well to prevent cold air infiltration? No doubt like with most hobby's, "cost" is a "major" factor, but either you pay for: A. Insulating the entire shop, "once"; and/or, B. Provide a smaller work area, "once"; and/or, C. Just add more heat & pay through the nose for fuel "often" every time you go to your shop in winter. Let us know what you have with your shop, & what you prefer, & help will surely be on the way. Solutions are endless once you describe in detail what you have.