Recent content by bhermes

I teach high school engineering and one of the things we do is calculate wall R values and heat transfer. I will check cost vs using 2x4's or 2x6's vs the increase in overall R value. I may decide to use 2x8's in the ceiling to give a little more room for insulation and to provide better span...

So I will be deciding on 2x4 vs 2x6 wall construction. 2x6 more expensive initially but may be better in the long run. Do I need to put a vapor barrier on the outside of the 2x4 wall. Basically metal wall, 2-3 inch air gap, vapor barrier, 2x4 wall with insulation. How about on the inside of...

Just did a quick calculation and just having the 1500W heater on will cost about $100/mo during the winter months. Maybe 3 months. This seems a little high for what I am needing but maybe the only way to get the room up to reasonable temperature when I want to work.

Thanks for the replies. Pole barn. Located off Gene Snyder and Beulah Church. I was planning on 2X4 on 16 in centers but 24 in may make more sense. And yes I do plan on framing the ceiling at 10 feet with 2x6's and some plywood for storage. Do you plan on any type of thermal/vapor barrier...

I have a already built 50x30 metal bulding. I am going to finish off a 27x16 area. I am located in Louisville, KY and mostly concerned with heating in the winter. Mostly when temperature outside is 30-50F. My initial thought was to stud the walls and just use Fiberglass insulation. I was...