Recent content by Ralbert

Hi All - wanted to bring this thread back to life... Had to laugh when I was building this garage back in 2014/2015 and just installed a heat source this last year! I ended up putting in a Fujitsu mini-split heat pump that can heat in temps down to -15 or so... The garage is insulated so well...

So True!

I’m in Maine and I ran into the same question... If you have kraft faced batting, there is no need to add the plastic. In fact, if you add the plastic it could cause mold. The plastic does not allow the garage to breathe. Moisture from melting snow, etc. could cause problems.

I have the same dilemma - wanting to do a cold storage garage for boat/toys, etc. and would be interested in what other people might have for cold storage garages along with answers to these questions! Thank you.

How do people fix this? Is it possible to fix?

Hi All, Been following the forum for months... Started my 28x36 garage project last November here in Maine, had the garage built in December and now the floor is chipping away in places?? No salt coming off the vehicles... I don't have a clue what's going on. Any thoughts? How can this be...

Thanks Mike. The garage is across the street so running off one take likely won't happen. Any reason why I would want to do this? I was under the impression 60k would be too much and oversizing a propane heating unit makes it less efficient. Any thoughts?

I haven't researched the heat tube option vs. the Mr. Heater / Hot Dawg - Any thoughts on efficiency differences between the two?

Thanks all! Was really hoping to get more opinions on the Hot Dawg and and Mr. Heater units... I'm really not interested in oil, already using Propane in the house... Plus propane burns cleaner... Any other thoughts?? Hoping not to make the wrong decision!

The house is heated primarily with Propane. I've also got a harmon pellet stove in the "great room" as well as Fujitsu Mini-Split heat pump... Which I don't use under 20 degrees... I'm more of a propane fan for the garage at this point; the pellets would be a ton of extra work I think... How...

Hi Don, I would be looking to maintain at least 50 degrees all winter long... Maybe raise it a bit higher when I'm working in the garage...

I failed to mention that my floor is 6" concrete with 2" foam board underneath and a layer of thick poly over that.

Hi All - Have been browsing this thread for months as I've been building a new 28x36 3-car two-story detached garage in Central Maine. Even with all I have read, I'd still like to get your opinions on what I could do to heat my garage to at least 50 degrees in the winter time, when it can be...

I know this thread is old, but I am hoping you can reply. How wide is the azek trim around your garage doors? Also more importantly is the width the same between your transom and garage door? My framer only left me 3" between my transom and door; the RO for my transom is 12" and I'm not sure how...