I don't have a basement, unfortunately.
Right there, that changes the entire context of your situation. Not that it matters, but if I lived in your climate and didn't have a basement, I'd be building a brewing shed too.
I don't have a basement, unfortunately.
I knew I could sell you on the awning. I'll put together a list of flowers that will really tie everything together.
Finally, there's an update. The electrical is done and inspection passed yesterday! I do have a light I'm going to have installed over the door, but suddenly went back and thought about the awning, so I may offset it to allow for one. Maybe the suggestion for that was a joke, but it wouldn't hurt, especially if it's raining.
Next is drywall, which I have a quote for if I don't want to do it with a buddy. I'm half considering letting someone else do it even if it delays it a couple of weeks aka pay days. Then I'll definitely do the flooring and the table is on me. Lots of stuff to do still, but I'm very excited.
I also just decided that I will cut out the hole for the air vent duct so the drywall can be installed around it. I think that may be better and cleaner.
Awesome! You're going to love it! We bought our house from an inventor, and there is basically a single car garage workshop. Using the RV hose isn't that bad, and having a convenient place for everything will be magic.
If I can make one suggestion, really think about the flooring in there, from the "you are going to spill in there" and a comfort level with a fair amount of standing.
I was going with linoleum over concrete backer just like in a bathroom.
Heck, used Epoxy boat bottom paint as a shower surround (over skim coat plaster) for 6 months when I bought house with two tubs and no showers. No damage at all after all that time thought I would not have cared if there had been (gutted that bath to the studs and floor joists after).I'm sure someone has suggested it, but just in case, epoxy is also water proof and essentially maintenance free. It encapsulates the wood. Some non-skid mixed in and you're done.
I think I will love it indeed.
I was going with linoleum over concrete backer just like in a bathroom. For standing, I thought about a long anti-fatigue mat in front of the brew table just for kicks. I don't really have to stand there the whole time, but it couldn't hurt. I need to carve out time to start and finish the brew table. Since it will be a L-shaped table, it isn't really something I can buy.
There is an there isn't. I had to ship the panel back to replace a part that was faulty. I just got it back last week. I handed off my kettles to someone to help me drill them, they have the necessary bits for 2" TC and such. That was well over a month ago and they're still not done. I am hoping to see them this weekend.
I got the electrical done and I was going to spend the money to drywall and insulate, but two people have asked why I don't just get a window heat/ac unit and temp control it with the same money I would use on drywall. I can cover the studs with bead board or something else, but I'm half heartedly considering that because if it's 100 degrees outside, that shed is going to be miserable.
I spent the money I would have used to repair a friend's car and pay a couple large bills that they could not pay. That was my drywall budget. March is a big month financially so things are delayed.
At best, once I get my kettles back, I can at least still brew. I don't need drywall or anything like that to brew.
I hurt myself so I've been slow to build anything big, such as my table. I am looking at buying one now, but it's tough to do since I know I can build something real nice.
Anyone have any opinions about not insulating and drywalling and just installing something that will keep it temp controlled? I realize I'm about to open a can of worms here, but I figure it wouldn't hurt to ask the masses.
Anyone have any opinions about not insulating and drywalling and just installing something that will keep it temp controlled? I realize I'm about to open a can of worms here, but I figure it wouldn't hurt to ask the masses.
I'd vote on investing in the insulation, but I'm in the tundra of Minneapolis. In your area, I'd think you can move forward without, and always do it at a later date if it becomes financially feasible.
@DrunkleJon I will have a vent over my BK that will vent to the outside. No matter my wall finish, the vent & duct will be in place. I also considered efficiency with the heating/air unit without drywall. I figure at best the unit will be something I want regardless of wall finish and if I do feel like that thing is running too often, then I can make the move to drywall & insulation.
In this situation, I would consider vinyl faced insulation at the very least. Typical of what is used in the metal building industry.
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