Pre fab Metal buildings?

[rjsjea]

In my metal building, which is spray foam insulated, i have to run a de-humidifier constantly to keep the moisture out of the air.

It did the same before I had it spray foamed. I live in the wet pacific NW tho....SoCal may be different.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by rjsjea

In my metal building, which is spray foam insulated, i have to run a de-humidifier constantly to keep the moisture out of the air.

Another reason I keep my shop heated 24/7....


WE also took extra care to block moisture from wicking via the cement floor... But it's keeping the heat in there that I think helps the most with ambient humidity.

[rjsjea]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Another reason I keep my shop heated 24/7....


WE also took extra care to block moisture from wicking via the cement floor... But it's keeping the heat in there that I think helps the most with ambient humidity.

Not to take away from the OP, but any idea on a good electric heater for a shop? 600 sq ft shop

[ccm399]

Hi all,

First, I have no input on the West Coast deal but...

I bought a hybrid building. Wood post, grits, purlins but steel trusses. My 40x64 has three steel trusses. The bays are all 16' spans, less posts less money. Plus I get clear space to the purlins except every 16' where there is a steel truss. I have 10' eaves but I can put a lift in with no problem!

Anyway, I bought from 64 metals. They were bought by Morton right after I signed the purchase order.

I spent about $13200 on the kit (40'x64'x10'4" building, 2 - 10'x9' OHD and 1 - 8'x7' OHD) All told right now we are at about $28000 with floor and basic electrical. We built the entire building save the concrete and installing hte OHDs so if you are having someone build it figure more $$$.

These are Northeast Ohio prices so adjust for Cali $$$ as needed.

I can post pics if you like.

Hope this helps.

Chris

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by rjsjea

Not to take away from the OP, but any idea on a good electric heater for a shop? 600 sq ft shop

Fire up a bunch of 8' H.O. fluorescent lights and leave them on 24/7 that's what I did 8 years ago.... they're only turned off in the heat of summer. No other heat in a 30X48X14eve - 21' to pitch in ceiling.

But my shop is super insulated and that's the key. I've got 6" high density bats in the walls and ceiling -- and 5/8th's plywood on the walls....

[snappytravis]

Originally Posted by rjsjea

Not to take away from the OP, but any idea on a good electric heater for a shop? 600 sq ft shop

Here is the one that I purchased for a 30x30 brick building,http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...6428_200316428 It is 220 volt, I live in wyoming so the temps are quite often 20 at night average, that is before we get the cold weather, If you have a good insulated building and just run it on the weekends I would say it will cost you 100 bucks a month just for power, I tried to keep it above 30 and then had wood stove and It was running up to 200.00 a month, I think the little omish box heaters are pretty good and run off of 110 volt. I would probably look at one of them for the size building you have. good luck

[GregWeld]

The power meter is separate from the house on my shed ---- and yes ---- it runs $250 plus a month to leave those lights on. But we don't get as cold as Wyoming.... and once everything gets up to temp --- it stays up to temp rather than trying to bring a bunch of cold stuff up to comfortable temps...

[snappytravis]

If you are not building to big you may be interested in the sips panels, I don't know how well they will work for your climate, If you want to side like your house, and shingle to match, they are pretty sweet and extremely well insulated. http://www.premiersips.com/

[rjsjea]

Originally Posted by snappytravis

Here is the one that I purchased for a 30x30 brick building,http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...6428_200316428 It is 220 volt, I live in wyoming so the temps are quite often 20 at night average, that is before we get the cold weather, If you have a good insulated building and just run it on the weekends I would say it will cost you 100 bucks a month just for power, I tried to keep it above 30 and then had wood stove and It was running up to 200.00 a month, I think the little omish box heaters are pretty good and run off of 110 volt. I would probably look at one of them for the size building you have. good luck

That's the one i have been looking at. Seems to have good reviews. I just want to keep it around 50 all the time, then turn it up when Im out there.

[snappytravis]

Originally Posted by rjsjea

That's the one i have been looking at. Seems to have good reviews. I just want to keep it around 50 all the time, then turn it up when Im out there.

I take it you don't have a gasline close to building? I have a hotdawg heater also and they are awesome.