I was just outside with a jack on a board in the snow. I live it all the time.So, I assume no one considers me working under a big Tx. pine on the dirt is "high tech!??"
Yea, I have a floor jack and a sheet of plywood.
Insulating a metal shop?
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SNOW. That is an ugly word here in Tx.!!!!!!!
I've been shoppin all around since this thread popped up and it seems like the most affordable insulation is the good old fiberglass batt insulation.
I’ve been watching this one as well, and I’m about 90% certain I’m NOT going to spray foam the walls in my place next summer, but just go with fiberglass batts and call ‘er good. I can use the money saved on the spray foam elsewhere.
hemifiedbird
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I worked in a metal shop that had the spray foam. Owner of the building was either cheap or maybe couldn't afford to line the shop after the spray foam. It was that way for years and it collected dust and grime. You couldn't do a thing without a trouble light. Place was very dark with the spray foam
JDMopar
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The kraft paper on the batts kills the lights too. You need to put up Sheetrock or OSB and paint it white, either way.
In my previous two garages I installed 1/2" (nominal) OSB panels and then painted them white. In comparison to sheetrock, much less risk of punch something through it (bicycle handles, for instance), and much easier to mount accessories. And the white finish just made the place all that brighter.
Since it's worked twice before, looks like I may do it again in the new place.
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