sideways
Well-known member
I'm relatively new to this site...it's one of the best there is and I've been reading and learning a great deal. This is my first ask for advice. I'm hoping to get your suggestions on a heating arrangement given my preference as a guide. I put up a 30x50 pole barn this summer and am now trying to finish it off (why not wait until winter right?). Some information: It is a metal building (sides and roof) with a 4" concrete floor, 2 overhead doors and will have a 10' ceiling. I plan to insulate the walls and ceiling. For the walls, I plan to use R13 bats covered with 5/8" T&G OSB (saw it in another thread). Not quite sure what to do with the ceiling. I like the look of the white metal ceiling but unsure about insulation, vapor barriers, etc....it confuses me. Anyway, for convenience, appearance, and to save floor space, I'd like to use a propane fed hanging heater or heaters. I use the garage/shop to tinker in support of my grandkids Quarter midget and go-kart racing activities...so not heavy industrial, but some general shop work. Want to keep safely warm when not in use - about 45 and be able to stoke it up quickly to be comfortable when I am in there during some evenings and more on weekends. Given this information, am I better off with a single heater or 2 heaters, and if only 1, what size....or, if 2 is better/necessary, what sizes. Would appreciate your suggestions...thanks to everyone in advance....