Recent content by VINELANDER

When wiring boats, trailers, antique vehicles, or any wiring runs exposed to salt, I use marine (tinned) wiring. It's a little more expensive but bullet proof against anything the harsh environment throws at it. Combined with a good quality heat shrink with sealer it will generally outlast the...

WHoa -- there big boy, re read my post -- all my concerns are listed -- you simply have to make a decision based on them. Regardless the building will be cold. Do what I do in my shop which is 38X40 X 16ft. ceiling height built on the plans of a horse barn. It is well insulated with a well...

Company arrived had to cut my last post short-To complete -- During cold winter weather if there is no vapour barrier the inside warmer moist air will migrate from the interior of the building into the wall cavities and condense on the back surface of the exterior sheeting. More so if the...

Sorry about the confusion of "old thread" I confused this thread with a former one i had read. Confusion happens when one is 80yrs. old and not 100% computer savy. Ok, in answer to your question , let me first ask a couple of questions regarding the wall construction of your pole barn. Does...

I realize this thread is old but this post might still be very informative to late readers. One big problem of drywall/gyprock in an unheated building is the deadly and dreaded "BLACK MOLD" . This can occur even on the moisture proofed type .

Hi All-80yr. old (Jack of all trades and master of some :) Ex RCAF, (electrical/electronics) Retired housing contractor/woodworker/boatbuilder- Long distance sailor--Old School backyard Mechanic,- Amateur Radio VE1GAP -- Past motorcycle nut -- Always antique truck owner. One accumulates as...