Recent content by ron_marsh

Thank you, readhead, for your feedback. If you are asking if we have hired an engineer, then the answer is no. The gentleman who is designing and constructing the frame has designed and constructed many large steel buildings in our area. The footing and pier size was suggested by a local...

I'm in the process of starting a 60'x40'x12' (60' is gable end... long story) metal building as a workshop/garage. The footing is going to be 1 foot wide by 1 foot deep, with piers dimensioned 1.5' square by 3' deep. I'm located in west-central Oklahoma. This workshop is going to be used...

Gerald_O and Falcon67, MyOldTools, Randy-in-Maine, HomeinTheGarage, Dend, and everyone else. Thanks, truly! I'm thinking that, as Ross @ MyOldTools has stated, the frost line is not a factor, so as he had suggested earlier, instead of insulating under the slab (will definitely place thermal...

Thanks to All of you for your feedback. The 40x40x10 space will be split into 3 zones: one dedicated to garaging 2 cars; one which will be used on a part time basis; and the third which will be used [ probably lived in :) ] pretty much full time. I would like to achieve a tight envelope...

Hello and Howdy! I'm planning on building a 40x40x10, 3:12 pitch workshop/garage, steel building, in Central Oklahoma. Any feedback on whether, at this latitude and climate, insulating under the slab with rigid foam insulation will provide a worthy return-on-investment? Plan to condition 1000...

Randy, BrewChief, Thanks both of you. These cost breakdowns and stats have answered a lot of my questions. This is a great resource, and I appreciate your time and experience which you have graciously shared. Tickled pink that I've found this forum! Thanks again, Rhonda {aka "Ron")

Yes, I've been looking at the mini-splits since I got the $15-18k estimates on theGeo/Radiant. I really like the idea of warm floors, but may be cost-benefit detrimental. Stupid question, will the 2" insulation under slab, without radiant floor, be enough to enable "conventional heating" to...

Yes, I've been looking at the mini-splits since I got the $15-18k estimates on theGeo/Radiant. I really like the idea of warm floors, but may be cost-benefit detrimental. Stupid question, will the 2" insulation under slab, without radiant floor, be enough to enable "conventional heating" to...

Thanks Randy. I've done a fair amount of research and just cannot come up to the cost estimate being quoted, so I'm wondering what I am missing (estimate seems wacko to me, but have asked for estimates from 2 sources and both have been in $15-$20k range, so don't know if I just happen to get...

Okla doesn't compare to northern states weather-wise, but if install cost is not outrages, would like to have it. May be having a live-work space in one of the zones.

Our Electric Coop is really pushing Geothermal. Free loop install plus $450 - $650 cash rebate. per ton

Note, this quote does NOT include cost of Ground Loops because our Electric Coop has a program where they will install, at no cost to me except for a $15/mo fee, all the loop fields needed (one vertical loop per ton.)

Hello! Newbie, building a 40x40 garage-workshop, oklahoma area, and was quoted $15k to $18k, for a 3-zone GeoThermal install, 3 tons. I know much more info is required to accurately determine the precise system requirement costs, but could someone comment if this quote reflects an accurate...