Recent content by robertrov

Do you have a loft rancherbill?

I wondered, because I've seen a bunch of pics like the one attached to my original post which are similar dimensions to my plan. I think if I were storing engines or something up there or having people up there for a hang out area then maybe I joists would be a must. Moving the beams front to...

I have a 30x48x14 pole building with bare walls (uninsulated walls) that I want to add a 10x36 loft to stuck in one corner and along the back wall and 9 ft high. My plan is to have a front support beam to the floor about every 12 feet. The back anchored to the large vertical beams that are part...

Thank you all for your advice. I guess I'm at a bit of a stand still. I am going to insulate the garage fully eventually. I was hoping for a temporary heating solution this winter so the garage doesn't get damp and a little moldy. The dehumidifiers last winter kept it dry but it didn't stay warm...

That will be my long term plan then. I don't have the money to run a gas line this autumn. What options are out there for me to still somewhat heat the shop this winter? Even if I can't get it to my desired working temp.

Come to think of it, I do get a gas bill. Would I have to run a line to the garage then?

I don't know if I do or do not have access to natural gas. My house has forced air for heat.

Hello all, I have a 30x48x14 pole garage with an insulated ceiling, non insulated walls and concrete floor with moisture barrier. I want to put a heater in it before the cold weather sets in here in Wa. I have one 110v line out to the garage. My goal is to keep it around 50 degrees when not in...

The end result looks great Stinger :thumbup:

Yes. :rocker:

nice looking shop :beer:

my main question regarding insulating my building is this: being that comfort is not part of the equation, would insulating my building change how much I would have to use my dehumidifiers? (I am not using heat and the dehumidifiers run on timers for 4 hours a day)

I do have the appropriately matched dehumidifiers for the area/sq ft. My building has one ridge vent centered 10 ft long. It has no insulation in the walls just the ceiling. Even with the dehumidifiers running 24/7 I can't get it to 60% humidity. However, it feels dry inside and I haven't...

thanks for the link. it was very easy to use

well, I've got my dehumidifiers on timers and am going to roll with that indefinitely. what difference do you think it will make (if any) if I insulate the walls?