Heating suggestions

[drewalt]

Thank to all for a great site. I am getting ready to build a 40X64X14 pole barn in Michigan. It will have an enclosed 16X32X8 office/shop that will be heated during the winter. Currently no natural gas available and we have GEO w/electric backup for the home. I plan to my $$$ in insulation but what would be the most economical for heating options?

-Pex radiant w/electric water heater
-Pex radiant w/propone water heater
-Mini split (w/air for the summer)
-Overhead radiant propane (tube style)

Any suggestions or options are welcomed.

 

[hyvolt]

pex radiant w /propane tankless water heater. Just finished a 40x60 with 16' ceiling. Works great!!! Also have tankless n/G heater in my barn with plex floor, the only way to go!!!!

 

[drewalt]

pex radiant w /propane tankless water heater. Just finished a 40x60 with 16' ceiling. Works great!!! Also have tankless n/G heater in my barn with plex floor, the only way to go!!!!

How many zones did you do? Any "rough" estimates on the cost?

 

[hyvolt]

Goto radiantcompany.com. you can get a free est. it will ask size, how many doors ,2x4 2x6 walls, insulation in walls and ceiling stuff like that. Used them 3 times very helpful.

 

[drewalt]

Thanks for the link..