Barn makeover
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I made a little bit of progress this weekend. I've decided to fur out the studs to 2x6 to have better insulation. I've also found that 2x6 insulation is more readily available on kijiji so I've been able to purchase half of what I need for half of the price of 2x4 R12.
Here's how it looks so far:
I had some roxul left from another project and used it where the thickness was less than 2x6. The window headers got filled with roxul 2x4 and will get 2 inch of rigid to help with thermal bridging.
I didn't do the lower section yet because I have more circuits to run.
Quite a bit of water running under the foundation right now and there isn't much I can do until the ground thaws.
Here's how it looks so far:
I had some roxul left from another project and used it where the thickness was less than 2x6. The window headers got filled with roxul 2x4 and will get 2 inch of rigid to help with thermal bridging.
I didn't do the lower section yet because I have more circuits to run.
Quite a bit of water running under the foundation right now and there isn't much I can do until the ground thaws.
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Looks like you will have a nice big shop when you're done.
Is there a reason to use unfaced insulation or maybe you plan on a separate moisture retarder of plastic.
That fluorescent lamp in the trash pile worries me. They contain mercury (
Is there a reason to use unfaced insulation or maybe you plan on a separate moisture retarder of plastic.
That fluorescent lamp in the trash pile worries me. They contain mercury (
[member=60461]Bob D.[/member] They don't sell it faced here because you have to use 6 mil vapor barrier on top of your insulation. That will go on after the bats are all on.
Everything in there keeps getting moved around, that fluorescent is going to the hazardous material bin at work today.
Everything in there keeps getting moved around, that fluorescent is going to the hazardous material bin at work today.
Jiggy Joiner
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That’s a beautiful building, and will make a superb workshop.
We have had jobs where water has been coming in right at base level, and we usually dig out, and water proof the bricks or blocks with a bitumen like coating, or even lead flashing, then run an Aco drainage ststem all around the perimeter of the building. Then run the gutter downpipes into the drain also. This cures the problem.
It’s looking great though, I’d love that in my back garden!
We have had jobs where water has been coming in right at base level, and we usually dig out, and water proof the bricks or blocks with a bitumen like coating, or even lead flashing, then run an Aco drainage ststem all around the perimeter of the building. Then run the gutter downpipes into the drain also. This cures the problem.
It’s looking great though, I’d love that in my back garden!
I've been making slow progress, mostly working on wiring.
I've pulled the 14/2 I had and replaced it with 12/2 and made my wall outlets a 20A circuit. I've ran another 250v/20a circuit around the shop for my machines and got sweet double receptacles. I had wire leftover from my house work and ran a 50A circuit for a welder.
I also ran 8 gauge wire to where my dust collector will be. Right now it will be a 30A circuit for my Felder RL125 but I will be able to upgrade down the road if I need to. I had the wire so no cost there.
Added a dedicated circuit for the boiler I plan to use for heat. One more circuit for outside outlets and lights. I have to run two more circuits for the loft outlets and lights.
It's hard figuring out everything before I can put the vapor barrier on the walls.
I think I will build the stairs this weekend or change the exterior door. I will try to post pictures later.
I've pulled the 14/2 I had and replaced it with 12/2 and made my wall outlets a 20A circuit. I've ran another 250v/20a circuit around the shop for my machines and got sweet double receptacles. I had wire leftover from my house work and ran a 50A circuit for a welder.
I also ran 8 gauge wire to where my dust collector will be. Right now it will be a 30A circuit for my Felder RL125 but I will be able to upgrade down the road if I need to. I had the wire so no cost there.
Added a dedicated circuit for the boiler I plan to use for heat. One more circuit for outside outlets and lights. I have to run two more circuits for the loft outlets and lights.
It's hard figuring out everything before I can put the vapor barrier on the walls.
I think I will build the stairs this weekend or change the exterior door. I will try to post pictures later.
Alright, I haven't been around for a while, I've been working on things around the house...
Here's some progress for those following.
I borrowed a bobcat and back filled the trench and moved my tools in the barn.
I re-framed the door opening and put in a new door. You can see new windows have also been put in.
I terminated the CAT6 cable and put in a PoE switch for a camera and access point.
I built some stairs and removed the original ones, finished most of the insulation on two walls and added the vapor barrier. I also put 8 new LED shoplights.
Next steps is to run the last circuit for the loft, add junction boxes for the outside lights, frame a temporary wall over the sliding barn door opening so I can remove its hardware and insulate the last wall.
Here's some progress for those following.
I borrowed a bobcat and back filled the trench and moved my tools in the barn.
I re-framed the door opening and put in a new door. You can see new windows have also been put in.
I terminated the CAT6 cable and put in a PoE switch for a camera and access point.
I built some stairs and removed the original ones, finished most of the insulation on two walls and added the vapor barrier. I also put 8 new LED shoplights.
Next steps is to run the last circuit for the loft, add junction boxes for the outside lights, frame a temporary wall over the sliding barn door opening so I can remove its hardware and insulate the last wall.
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It would be a good idea to install a whole-house surge protector in the shop panel (as well as in the main panel in the house, if you don't have one).
[member=7493]Sparktrician[/member] Alright I'll look into it, thanks.
Here's some more insulation and vapor barrier progress. I've removed the sliding barn door because the rail was on a plywood wall that I needed to open for insulation. I have OSB temporary.
I had an energy audit done on my house and that really showed how much air is coming through the outlets when under negative pressure so now I tape the hell of out every opening.
I left poly on top so I can close the joist cavity after I insulate it. Right now I just wanted to clear the walls so I can start using my tools again.
I think I will put 2 inch rigid insulation around the cinder blocks, and lay poly over before I put flooring down.
Here's some more insulation and vapor barrier progress. I've removed the sliding barn door because the rail was on a plywood wall that I needed to open for insulation. I have OSB temporary.
I had an energy audit done on my house and that really showed how much air is coming through the outlets when under negative pressure so now I tape the hell of out every opening.
I left poly on top so I can close the joist cavity after I insulate it. Right now I just wanted to clear the walls so I can start using my tools again.
I think I will put 2 inch rigid insulation around the cinder blocks, and lay poly over before I put flooring down.
I was busy last weekend but I've managed to make progress. I've decided to go with fiberglass for my roof insulation to save $2500 compared to spray foam. With that decision made, I went ahead and insulated my rim joists, tied in my vapor barrier and used acoustic sealer to go around the joist. While I was there, I've added blocks so I can put drywall in between the joists.
It doesn't look like much but it was a few hours to get it done.
I think I'll work on making doors for the front opening next. The plywood here is temporary.
It doesn't look like much but it was a few hours to get it done.
I think I'll work on making doors for the front opening next. The plywood here is temporary.
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I had the energy audit done on my house and realized how much air comes through the outlets on external walls. I figure a little tape is cheap and goes a long way for air tightness.
The tape wasn't bad but the acoustic sealer is a bit of a pain to apply. I'm not sure if it ever dries. I think it just stays sticky forever.
I had the energy audit done on my house and realized how much air comes through the outlets on external walls. I figure a little tape is cheap and goes a long way for air tightness.
The tape wasn't bad but the acoustic sealer is a bit of a pain to apply. I'm not sure if it ever dries. I think it just stays sticky forever.
Hi,
It's been a long time since I've posted. I've been really busy doing work around the house but I've still managed to make some progress on the barn.
Painted the outside and trimmed the windows:
Drywalled and painted the inside:
It's a bit of a mess still but it's getting there. I'll be working on the dust collection next. I just have to figure out the remote start for my Felder RL125.
It's been a long time since I've posted. I've been really busy doing work around the house but I've still managed to make some progress on the barn.
Painted the outside and trimmed the windows:
Drywalled and painted the inside:
It's a bit of a mess still but it's getting there. I'll be working on the dust collection next. I just have to figure out the remote start for my Felder RL125.
