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We're looking at homes in the Gainesville, Georgia area. Basically anything east of Lake Lanier and up to 30 miles away. If we can't find a place with a nice shop we'll have to build one. I'm looking at a 40 x 60 shop. Any recommendation on builders? Haven;t decided on pole vs. metal frame or...

I did a search and it looks like a lot of guys are asking for recommendations on parts and setup so they can install some power. I would have a contractor do everything so I don't die :) We're looking at homes in the Lake Lanier area and if we can't find a place with an existing shop, we'd build...

I received a quote from a local propane company to install a Hot Dawg in my shop. They quoted me this model - "BTU Hot Dawg 60,000 BTU (Includes Venting)" I was trying to find one online to look at specs. But when I do a search I only see one that matches this description but it's listed for...

I've received some good advise on this board but would like to confirm my thought process for the ceiling as well as ask a question or two. I finished the batt insulation in the walls and now it's time for the ceiling. My goal is to install a heater that will get the shop about 55 degrees in the...

I'm insulating and installing interior walls in my pole barn. I'm new to the area and don't really know anyone out here, so all of the work is being performed solo. I finished adding studs (2' centers) for wall insulation. I was thinking about how I'm going to do the ceiling. 15' high, joists on...

I have a 33x40 pole barn. I've installed 2x4's in between the 6x6 support poles to hang bat insulation (24" centers). I put 1/2" foam board on the outside walls on the horizontal braces, so it doesn't actually touch the metal siding. But now that leaves me with 5" of space to put bat insulation...

I have a pole barn that has a 1000ft2 section (15' ceilings) connected via personnel door to a smaller area 400 ft2 (10' ceiling) I'm currently installing insulation in the walls and the ceiling (R19/R30) I've looked at a wood pellet stove that's about $3800 installed, but will go through 150#...

I am currently working on insulating my pole barn, I'll insulate the sliding door with 1.5" foam between the horizontal 2x4's. Any suggestions on a good way to seal the door in the closed position? I figure I can put some weatherstrip like material along the side uprights but getting a good seal...

I have a pole barn that I'm putting studs in now for insulation and inner walls. The current main 6x6 poles are on an 8' center. The small side of the barn has ~9' ceilings and I installed studs on a 2' center. The more I read I wonder about 16"centers. I still have the larger side of the barn...

I'm working on insulating my 32x50 pole barn before winter gets here in Berkeley Springs, WV. I've heard the single pane horizontal sliding windows will be a source of heat loss and I should change them out with dual pane models. I have not been able to find any 2x3 units, any suggestions? Craig

I recently bought a house that has a pole barn on the property. It's a decent size but the problem is the center section has a sliding door set on one side. If I have my boat in there behind the slider I can't get to the other half without pulling the boat out, put the car in and then put the...

I know everyone recommends switching to LEDS, but my question is does anyone used any larger model fixtures? The shop at the house I just bought has these big lights that take about 2 minutes to power up. I want to get lights and fans in before I start looking at insulation options.

Greetings, you have a great site here, lots of good info. I've been out in Phoenix for 34 years but I'm retiring 5/1/18. My wife was promoted but it requires a relocation back to the NE corner of West Virginia panhandle. So we've been looking for a place with a little land that has a shop or I...

We should be closing on a home in Berkeley Springs, WV next month. It has an existing ~30 x 50 pole barn with power and the concrete floor already poured in 2 of the 3 sections. My plan is to use the larger center section to store my boat and maybe a car. The side to the right with the garage...