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since I wont be using this shop daily I plan to use radiant heat for shop area and a mini split for work shop area.

3.5 days into framing the shop.

I feel like I'm all over the board trying to figure out this shop heat source. I've been reading more about radiant tube heaters and I'm beginning to lean that way since my shop won't be used daily. How do you calculate your BTU needs to size it correctly?

This is what has me torn Kaizen. I wont be using my shop daily so I just figured it was a lot of money to not utilize it. You now wish it was just heated all winter? How do you heat yours now? I can see myself regretting it later when i'm more financially stable and not so worried about all the...

Saturday I completed the back filling process. Winds were gusting around 50mph which wasn't much fun. Do any of you guys use pellet stoves to heat your shops? I have thought more on heating my building after your feedback and since I wont be in my shop everyday I'm wondering if floor heat...

Thanks for the info. I think I'll just pour 5'' and be done with it.

I'm waiting to hear back on all the exact specs for the system. As for the excavation my cement contractor asked for a 5ft wide hole to be able to work in. The footer is 12'' tall by 24'' wide.

Today the foundation panels were pulled. The building is probably 6-8 weeks out so I will backfill and compact the ground in preparation for pouring the floor. Another question. Would I be fine with a 4'' slab for parking SUV'S and a camper or would you guys recommend a 5'' slab? If you think a...

The winters around here are ok for the most part but a lot of times we get this soupy fog that settles in for long period of times which would be problematic for solar?

Those are some valid points to think about. I appreciate all the feedback. I plan to build a 20x35 workshop inside the building that will be used the most. Maybe I just heat that room. I plan to have an open bay for changing oils and working on vehicles but that won't get as much use. I have...

So i've been looking into tankless heaters that run off of Propane and require very little power to run. Am I missing something that I'm not thinking about?

I'm build this shop at my pace so there is no pressure on how fast I need to complete it. I wont be doing the floor for quite some time so i've got time to figure out if I should do floor heat. I hope I'm not too late!! :) Other ideas for heating that you like?

Well my dream shop begins. I will try and keep you updated and would love to have input along the way. I've never build a shop but here we go!! My first question would be Is in floor heating worth it? I have been going back and forth on using a tankless water heater to accomplish this task...

Re: 40X70 Stick Frame Anymore updates on this shop? Looks amazing and would love to see the finished product!

How tall are your stem walls? Also what size doors did you put in? That’s a very nice shop you have there!