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I recently had a Reznor UDZ unit heater installed. From the beginning the venting was a headache and I honestly regret going with a seperate combustion unit heater. The stainless special gas vent was hard to find and very expensive. Despite numerous local HVAC companies telling me to use B-Vent...

I have zero concern whether the product is installed correctly. I passed an insulation inspection and the inspector commented it looks nicer then some installs he sees done by the professionals and he was impressed I even used the correct blue tape. Now maybe it's possible he lied to me but I do...

This weekend for the first time I found a substantial amount of condensation inside my walls against the vapor barrier. Enough to run down and make the framing visibly wet with pooling water. This was never a issue until the hot sun started coming out here. I have been watching it and narrowed...

Trying to narrow down a layout and panel size for my metal ceiling. Inside dimensions of building are 39' width with scissor trusses with a 15'-7" bottom cord length. Trusses are spaced 24". -How important is it that the panels overlap on a truss? -Seems 6" is a common overlap when used on a...

I planned to use white 29 gauge metal liner for the interior ceiling of my shop. I now see alot of the steel roofing companies local to me now offer a pvc panel as well. Has anybody used the PVC panels and have any feedback? Pros and Cons between steel vs PVC? Thanks.

First time working with one of these vinyl siding mount blocks for a light fixture. Is there a standard electrical box to use with the mount. I can either use a 1.5" surface mount box or install a plastic box on the inside of the building then install a 1.5" extension box ontop. Does it matter...

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Local supplier with Reznor heaters has every size readily available except for the 60,000. I am waiting to hear back from them how long it would take to get one. I understand the 45,000 may be a little too small. What would be the negative of stepping up to...

First guy who came out quoted a Lennox LF24-120. Which from my research is from the commercial line of heaters as the LF24 residential garage unit heaters appear to max out at 75,000 BTU. The 120,000 he quoted has an output of 96,000 BTU if I remember correctly. The second guy who came out and...

Thinking more keep the space warm and provide good comfort. Planning to keep the shop around 55 when working. Hoping to drop down slightly when not in use for extended periods of time to save on some gas (how far not sure right now). I do have plumbing in the building so heat will never be...

Can someone assist in deciding how many BTU unit heater I need and where would be the best place to install it? I have a 32' x 40' shop. 11' wall height with 13' in peak due to scissor trusses. Will have R-20 insulation in walls and minimum R-28 in ceiling. Might go to R-40 in ceiling. Have two...

I have a 32'x40' shop with 11' walls and scissor trusses. The ceiling height is 13' at the peak. A contractor was hired for this job. There was an engineer involved in this job who did a Framing Field Review, which passed and I have received a document called a Schedule C-B which essentially...

Getting close to the final stages of my 32x40 shop. I am torn between a smaller electric tank water heater or going all out with a NG Navien on demand. Building has 100A power supply and large gas line available. Hot water requirements in the building will be a sink, washing machine and exterior...

My plan was to use the generic metal fluorescent fixtures with LED retorfits. But I am currently looking into LED linear lights from Cooper lighting. I will be covering the walls and ceilings with either drywall painted white or plywood painted white when lumber prices come down.

I am trying to figure out a lighting plan for my new 32'x40' shop. Inside dimensions are 31'x39' with 11' walls and 13' at peak due to scissor trusses. I have attached one possible layout from visual 3d. One of my main questions is whether it matters if the lights are mounted parralel to my...

Thank you 13mo this is the kind of information I was looking for. The interior will be finished with plywood on the roof and walls and painted white. For this reason I don't think I need to line the lights up with the trusses because I will essentially be able to mount them anywhere to the...