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Attach 1 inch foam sheets to the outside of the girts. Tape all the seams. Put metal on...you'll need longer screws. You'll now have some insulation and you can add more inside later once you start to finish it. Plus, the foam sheets on the outside will help reduce the thermal bridging of...

Everyone wants to make a good living...but many people don't want to have to pay toward a good living for other people. "Businesses are price gouging me" but then from the same people "Businesses aren't paying me a living wage". Can't have it both ways. Total nonsense. Good work costs...

That's why you always get multiple quotes. And, that's also evidence that "professionals" do garbage work from time to time and at the same time, amateurs can do very good work. Nothing in this post should be misunderstood, interpreted, misinterpreted, or construed to be of a political nature.

I could call 20 or more local and semi-local HVAC companies tomorrow if I wanted to. I have tons and tons of choices. If what you are claiming is true and there are very few local HVAC businesses to you, sounds like you need to start your own HVAC business in your area and either make the...

Victim blaming? What are they a victim of? Their own life choices? Sounds like a "them" problem and not a "me" problem. So, what are you doing to right what you perceive as this "wrong"? Complaining on forums? That doesn't accomplish anything. Why not start your own HVAC business and...

I guess all these people should have gone into the HVAC business too. Apparently they didn’t plan well. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Nothing in this post should be misunderstood, interpreted, misinterpreted, or construed to be of a political nature.

Clearly the HVAC people are making gobs of money. So, if you want to make gobs of money too then go into the business and then you too can make gobs of money!! Nothing in this post should be misunderstood, interpreted, misinterpreted, or construed to be of a political nature.

I'm looking at the same thing and then want to to put in a router in the shop. How well does it work for you? Speed loss? Thanks! Nothing in this post should be misunderstood, interpreted, misinterpreted, or construed to be of a political nature.

I use mostly aftermarket M12 and M18 batteries. I don't have any issues with them. But, I only use actual Milwaukee chargers. I will not own an aftermarket charger. Nothing in this post should be misunderstood, interpreted, misinterpreted, or construed to be of a political nature.

R14 spray foam is ok. Not great but ok. If you are unwilling or unable to go higher, then you will need more cooling capacity. I would go no less than a 12k and an 18k but two 18k's should do what you need it to do. R14 isn't enough but it's far better than R0. Nothing in this post...

I had a refrigerator die an early death a few years ago. Bought a new refrigerator to replace it and when I moved out the dead one, I noticed the coils, which were on the bottom, were completely clogged with dust. Since then, I clean the coils 2 times per year. Vacuum and compressed air makes...

You can wear two pairs. One stays on and the outer one gets removed and replaced as needed. If it's hot, your hands will still sweat though. Nothing in this post should be misunderstood, interpreted, misinterpreted, or construed to be of a political nature.

Roof R values should probably be R30+. The more the better especially in a sunny area like where you live. If you are going to try to get by with lower roof R values, you would need more cooling capacity. It's always cheaper to keep heat out than to remove it with AC units. Nothing in...

R14 for the ceiling isn't much. FL is hot and sunny so you really need more up there. Get the insulation levels up and you could easily drop to 24k BTU. Humidity removal is going to be a big thing for you and you do not want to oversize. I would do two mini splits. What sounds ideal to me...

I don't know what your natural gas and propane rates are. That said, since you can get natural gas and presumably have it already for your house, I would go with natural gas. If you still wanted to go with propane, then I would install a mini split and a small vented propane heater....like 30k...

Nothing wrong with your plan. Putting 1.5 inch XPS between the girts is a good idea if you can. Then cover that with more foam sheets. I did that with the roof on my shop. 2 layers of 1.5 inch XPS. 3 inches total. Been working great. I didn't want to put a ceiling in so insulated the...

I have one from Tractor Supply. Not sure the brand. Think it’s 12ga wire but might be 14ga. Love it. Between that and a 10 or 12 foot power cord, my longer cords almost never get used. Hangs from the ceiling somewhat centralized in the shop. I have 3 air hose reels and they also are one of my...

Radiant barrier…..a little value. Keeping metal from sweating….a little value. R17….not a chance. Highly over rated. Nothing in this post should be misunderstood, interpreted, misinterpreted, or construed to be of a political nature.

I have a dual fuel propane furnace/heat pump. Best of all worlds. Have the switch over temp set on 29*. Absolutely love the system. Been heating the house now for 7 years. When it's time to replace it, will replace with the same type of system. Nothing in this post should be...

I'm not a big fan of geothermal a lot of times but it does make sense in some cases. In yours....there's a good chance it could be worth it. BUT...you need to know more about your ground temps. How deep will your ground loops have to be? In MT I'm sure they will have to be very deep....6-10...