Nick_P
06-16-2011, 03:21 PM
Previously, while searching the internet for an answer to what size unit I would need for my shop out back, I erred in my apparent hijacking of a past post that was very similar in nature to what I was looking for. Unlike most Engineering types, redundancy is not something I like, so I jumped in the frying pan. I guess I wrinkled someone’s day by doing so – what I wrote was “ In my endeavor to upgrade my shop space, I happened on to this post. I have 2200 sft. of space with no windows, one entry door and one overhead door. I have R38 in roof (walls are 15' at eave) and R14 in walls. I would like to cool the space. I live in Dallas, TX. Your thoughts.”
So, to that question again: I have a metal shop building. It is 36’x60’x15’ with a small compressor room out back. Presently, I am having more insulation placed in the ceiling for a total of 12” (R38 by my calculations). The walls contain R14.
Now, some questions were fortunately lobbed my way regardless of the admonishment from a member that felt like I was hijacking the post. I submit here for your edification what I feel are the answers to said questions.
1. Only one man door of 3’x7’ size.
2. One Overhead 12’x12’ door – not insulated and it faces East but is sealed when closed.
3. No trees. This is old cotton land and it was completely stripped of them. You want them, plant them and hope for growth.
4. No paint booths, zip zero. However, I could comfortably contain one within the premises.
5. No furnaces. My heat source when required is a propane unit that is so noisy you can’t hear the TV, so I don’t run it much, besides this is Texas ya know.
6. One (1) worker – me with an occasional visit from my bride of 35 years who reluctantly stays to assist at my request. Oh, also a Golden Retriever on occasion will come for a visit.
7. Two refrigerators (beer and snacks to keep me out of the house), One Freezer and a coffee pot that runs all day.
8. One 15 hp. Air Compressor – Mounted in the Compressor room out back but does have a pathway allowing its hot air to encroach to the shop.
9. No radiant barrier in any location.
I have all of the internal walls sheetrocked to 8’. There is a 52” Flat Screen running most all of the time. With the outside temp at 100° F, it is 90° F inside. So, there ya have it, a nice new post of my very own. I look forward to ya’lls thoughts.
TIA yall, and have a Blessed day. :angel::angel::angel:
So, to that question again: I have a metal shop building. It is 36’x60’x15’ with a small compressor room out back. Presently, I am having more insulation placed in the ceiling for a total of 12” (R38 by my calculations). The walls contain R14.
Now, some questions were fortunately lobbed my way regardless of the admonishment from a member that felt like I was hijacking the post. I submit here for your edification what I feel are the answers to said questions.
1. Only one man door of 3’x7’ size.
2. One Overhead 12’x12’ door – not insulated and it faces East but is sealed when closed.
3. No trees. This is old cotton land and it was completely stripped of them. You want them, plant them and hope for growth.
4. No paint booths, zip zero. However, I could comfortably contain one within the premises.
5. No furnaces. My heat source when required is a propane unit that is so noisy you can’t hear the TV, so I don’t run it much, besides this is Texas ya know.
6. One (1) worker – me with an occasional visit from my bride of 35 years who reluctantly stays to assist at my request. Oh, also a Golden Retriever on occasion will come for a visit.
7. Two refrigerators (beer and snacks to keep me out of the house), One Freezer and a coffee pot that runs all day.
8. One 15 hp. Air Compressor – Mounted in the Compressor room out back but does have a pathway allowing its hot air to encroach to the shop.
9. No radiant barrier in any location.
I have all of the internal walls sheetrocked to 8’. There is a 52” Flat Screen running most all of the time. With the outside temp at 100° F, it is 90° F inside. So, there ya have it, a nice new post of my very own. I look forward to ya’lls thoughts.
TIA yall, and have a Blessed day. :angel::angel::angel: