pghmyn Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Since I bought my house, I have been jumbling a lot of stuff. My shop is low on the list of priorities, but it is certainly not last! Here are a couple very unflattering pictures of said space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Looks like a nice place Sam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 It's a good start ! I see many happy hours makin sawdust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 You know Sam, that's an awesome start as it's wide open. You'll have the chance to set it up any way you like before you close in the walls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 What I wouldn't give for a place like that. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Thanks guys I have been throwing all my stuff in the garage in between garbage pickups. I'd rather throw everything out little by little instead of all at once with a fee. I have my dad asking his friend at work how much it would cost to have a 50amp sub panel run out to the garage. Not that I am going to be doing this right away, but it is good to know what I am shooting for in terms of cost. Also, he can give me a list of all the correct materials to buy so I can get them all together when he gets here. Steve, that was exactly my thinking. With all the open walls I can run all the electrical where I want it within hours. It will be amazing to have a shop with electrical how I want it. Quick questions... If I insulated the walls, and rafter space, how would this help with temperature? Is it even worth it to invest in insulation, or should I stick it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I would insulate if cost allows. It will make any choice to condition the space that much easier and dramatically reduce your energy needs. Are you asking because of the overhead door or do you have some other concern? My garage is insulated but unconditioned. It is connected to the house on the north end. The slab keeps my garage just slightly warmer than my basement until the kids get their bikes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I just thought that if I insulated the space, and didn't have any means of conditioning it, it would heat up like an oven. I am going to eventually replace that door with an insulated one, as this one is just a thin sheet of fiberglass. I don't mind that it is a manual door, but if the next door is too heavy I will put in a power opener. I also plan to remove the window next to the big door and put in a man door. This way if I do have an air conditioner, I don't have to open and close the big door. Same thing goes for winter with heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 This is not like masonry. The insulation will slow heat transfer, but does not hold heat in itself like stone or metal. In this way, if the sun superheats your roof and you need to vent your shop with a fan, that insulation between you and your roof is a very good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Sam, Without a doubt, insulate the walls and the ceiling. I've never been to Wisconsin but I have been to SD in the winter and it's brutal. I insulated the walls of my shop/garage and it made a difference. Later I insulated the attic and it made a world of difference. It's the next best thing to having a/c. And then a cold beer would come in third 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Absolutely insulate that space. It won't make it 72 year round, but it will keep the temperature swings down to moderate changes. And I'd gladly trade spaces with you; that's a fantastic space for a shop. (Or to put a car.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Absolutely insulate that space. It won't make it 72 year round, but it will keep the temperature swings down to moderate changes. And I'd gladly trade spaces with you; that's a fantastic space for a shop. (Or to put a car.) CAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Insulation makes a huge diffence in my shop Sam. Outdoor temp today is about 80 and when I turned my shop lights on to check the thermometer, it was 65 in my shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Way to go Sam... Great potential.... Insulate the hell out of it, you won't regret it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 You might be able to attach foam panels to your existing roll up door to insulate it. If the weight is too heavy the springs may need to be tightened . Either get a pro to do it or approach it cautiously and read up on the procedure. The torsion spring can be dangerous. There are several other types of garage doors so do some research before you modify one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Here's my difference just from insulation today.. Outdoors in the shade In my shop Both will get warmer today but, that's a pretty big difference. I've also been working in my shop today as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Gonna be a great shop, Sam. Congrats. Insulate for sure, then drywall...after electrical. Don't know if you saw the thread I started a couple weeks ago, but I got a window AC unit for my shop and it cools things down pretty well...and I'm not fully insulated yet and I have a drafty garage door. It was only a couple hundred beans, give or take. Totally worth it. Your problem is gonna be finding a place to store all the crap that's in there now...snow shovels and the like. Gotta build a shed before you can start on the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Insulate If you don't, you won't be out there in the winter. You should also consider a heater for the space for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Thank you for the kind words Looks like I will be going to insulation route! Everything might just fall into place with air conditioning. I have a window unit now, and it is in our bedroom. My house did not come with central air, but I will be upgrading to it next year. That leaves me a window unit for the shop. My back yard isn't big enough to build a shed. Well, it is big enough, but I like the green space. I am planning to set aside one of the walls for miscellaneous tools and supplies. Even with losing that space, this shop will be a gigantic leap forward as compared to the shop I have now. On a side note, I talked to the electrician going to be doing the work for me. We decided on a 60 amp sub panel. This leaves me plenty of room to expand and do whatever I want in the shop. I also threw him a curve ball asking about 3 phase power. He said it was unlikely, but not impossible for me. I probably wont get it at this house, but I would like to eventually have access to it. I'd like to invest in some of the older industrial machines that are bargains because they have the 3 phase motors. Well, off to work this morning, cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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