Comments on: Shop Space Comfort http://www.evenfallstudios.com/woodworks/2008/09/10/shop-space-comfort/ Woodworking Knowledge, Skill Development, Discussion Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:41:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: pconroy http://www.evenfallstudios.com/woodworks/2008/09/10/shop-space-comfort/comment-page-1/#comment-99 pconroy Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:48:59 +0000 http://www.evenfallstudios.com/woodworks/2008/09/10/shop-space-comfort/#comment-99 Jason I think the most important thing you is *insulate*. Walls. Ceilings. Insulate. I too had one of those 1 topper propane heaters in my uninsulated bay of a three car garage. I have the burn marks on my forearms to show it... :) A few years ago, I wall off the bay and insulated everything. I can now keep the "sharage" at 70* with a $39 oil filled radiator heater and a simple box fan. When the temps dip to 7* outside. Like Rob said - you need the fan to circulate the warm air. But, in my opinion, the most significant contributing factor was the insulation! Jason

I think the most important thing you is *insulate*. Walls. Ceilings. Insulate.

I too had one of those 1 topper propane heaters in my uninsulated bay of a three car garage. I have the burn marks on my forearms to show it… :)

A few years ago, I wall off the bay and insulated everything. I can now keep the “sharage” at 70* with a $39 oil filled radiator heater and a simple box fan. When the temps dip to 7* outside.

Like Rob said – you need the fan to circulate the warm air. But, in my opinion, the most significant contributing factor was the insulation!

]]> By: Jason http://www.evenfallstudios.com/woodworks/2008/09/10/shop-space-comfort/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Jason Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:51:23 +0000 http://www.evenfallstudios.com/woodworks/2008/09/10/shop-space-comfort/#comment-90 I typically work in my basement but I will be setting up some work this winter in my 2 car garage. Like you my garage is unheated and I've been wondering how I could keep it a comfortable temperature during "working hours". This article was very helpful. Thanks Jason - Boston Area I typically work in my basement but I will be setting up some work this winter in my 2 car garage. Like you my garage is unheated and I’ve been wondering how I could keep it a comfortable temperature during “working hours”. This article was very helpful. Thanks

Jason – Boston Area

]]> By: woodworking http://www.evenfallstudios.com/woodworks/2008/09/10/shop-space-comfort/comment-page-1/#comment-74 woodworking Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:35:52 +0000 http://www.evenfallstudios.com/woodworks/2008/09/10/shop-space-comfort/#comment-74 I bought one of the cheaper radiant heaters that mounts directly on the propane tank, and have regretted it every since. This is just what I need! It will work well in my shop. Thanks, KJ I bought one of the cheaper radiant heaters that mounts directly on the propane tank, and have regretted it every since.

This is just what I need! It will work well in my shop.
Thanks,
KJ

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