40x60 How to heat?

[Brwp]

Hello everyone, my first post. Cool site ,wish I'd found it earlier.

I am trying to decide how to heat the above mentioned shop. It is a Butler building that was previously erected and then taken down so the former owner could build a larger building. I got an awesome deal but as would be expected some parts were lost or fabbed that weren't as good as original. I had the company that originally built it put it up for me. I used 4 inch insulation under the metal. I have had this building up for several years and have never used it alot as we would do a repair and get back to work. I have since had a heart attack and closed the business . I still have my shop and of course want to use it.

I screwed up and let a friend talk me into installing a used gas backed heat pump while only using the gas part to heat. It ***** has been nothing but trouble. I am going to rip the **** out. I knew better but live and learn.

I don't spend a lot of time in the shop so I think what I need is something that will heat up very fast and maybe just one part of the shop. The shop isn't very tight so some type of propane?

I appreciate and help or advise. Thanks in advance.

 

[jomobco]

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[Charles (in GA)]

You say it is insulated? vinyl backed stuff under the steel sheeting on the outside? Is there a ceiling or is it open to the roof structure. Being a Butler building I assume it is open and a fairly typical steel building inside. On a slab I assume.

How tall is the eave of the building and how tall is the peak or what pitch is the roof? Trying to get an idea of the volume of the building. If tall and open inside, I can tell you right off you need ceiling fans to push the warm air down to the floor. Otherwise it will get nice and toasty warm at the roof peak and stay cold on the floor till the heater is able to heat it all. Floor level will be last to get warm.

Propane tube heater might be a consideration since you don't sound like you want to keep the place warm all the time, and you want heat you can feel right off when you are using the building.

As already noted, at least include your state in your profile, it will show up under your name and we will know your climate.

What do you have available for power? (ie. how big is your circuit panel) and are you in part of the country where electricity is fairly cheap? You mention propane, so I assume natural gas is not an option?

 

[CNGsaves]

Welcome to GJ. I'll give you heads up on "learning curve" that GJer's will NEED pictures to give you best advice.

Also, building codes / electrical codes / etc. all vary by Country and location so go ahead and Update GJ Profile with your location.

For your heating question, what "Fuels" do you have available to heat: natural gas, LPG (propane), electric only, wood, etc.

Will your electric panel handle all-electric heating??

 

[Brwp]

Thanks guys for the replies. i am located in north west North Carolina , in the mountains. I think the eves are 15' . I will try and get some pictures ( I hadnt even thought of that).

I heated with a space heater when we needed it but I cant take that **** anymore. We never used it much (should be obvious why).

Thanks for any help.