Metal Building Interior Dividers

[bfr57]

I have a 32’ x 85’ X 17’ red metal building. Basically has 3 sections the way the beams are configured. I live in southern AZ and the heat is pretty much unbearable in summer. To cool the entire building would cost a fortune! I was thinking if I could divide one bay where I do most of my work, I could maybe use some mini splits to cool it. The dividers would have to be mobile like on a slide or cable so I can vehicles in/out. I was thinking those hard plastic slats used for walk-in coolers. Any other ideas out there?

 

[kbs2244]

think of area rugs used as curtains

cheap and easy to store out of the way

 

[nadogail]

I have seen those plastic curtains used in the tropics as air conditioning boundaries. While not perfect, they are 1000% better than nothing.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Yep, Insulated curtains.

 

[inphx]

Me too - with a local mall closing and going for demolition i was eying the surplus storefront gates roll down or accordion to be reapplied to keep a woodworking table saw zone separate from the cars depending on what i am doing.

 

[readhead]

I would look at more insulation and install insulated overhead doors instead of the coil doors. At that point it would become practical to condition the whole space.