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ConductorX:
Thanks for the good words everyone. It will be easy to heat except for the high ceiling. Last winter we actually had frost about 6 times. The last time it snowed was 2008.
The eave height is 12 feet, I want to put in a two or four post lift for my car projects.
I also plan to air condition the shop since our problem here is heat and humidity.
Thanks again, "G"
Pete W.:
All that space - WOW! :bow: :bow: :bow:
And SIX HOURS! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
I feel duly humbled.
vtsteam:
Looks like it will be a great shop!
Boy, I envy you the flat open ground, probably easy sandy soil, and low heat requirements -- though I imagine air conditioning will cost similar to heat unless it will be insulated. And, of course the speed of construction and slab floor are wonderful. Frost heaves here make slabs complicated. :(
Excellent shop! :thumbup: :clap:
ConductorX:
--- Quote from: vtsteam on July 10, 2013, 11:30:49 AM ---Looks like it will be a great shop!
Boy, I envy you the flat open ground, probably easy sandy soil, and low heat requirements -- though I imagine air conditioning will cost similar to heat unless it will be insulated. And, of course the speed of construction and slab floor are wonderful. Frost heaves here make slabs complicated. :(
Excellent shop! :thumbup: :clap:
--- End quote ---
We pay for it in the summer time. Working on an open concrete slab is like working on a hot griddle, just add some butter. I am planning spray in foam insulation so it should be easy to air condition. While I was painting the floor the temp was close 100F outside but inside with a fan running it was pretty comfy. My big concern is machine tools rusting overnight in the humidity.
For welding and dismantling cars I plan to have an open carport with slab under half and clay on the other half. The open sides will provide plenty of fresh air and the carport roof will provide much needed shade.
Our soil is heavy clay, hard to dig but very supportive of concrete slabs.
"G"
awemawson:
Why leave clay under half the car port? I would have though a concrete slab would be far more convenient - sweepable, 'jack against able' etc
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