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sa226 · 09-25-2017, 05:47 PM

As it turns out I have the makings of a pretty awesome garage.

It is detached, but its 26 x 30. I wish I had water access and a drain but unfortunately the previous owners didn't see fit to include those awesome features. We completely reno'd our kitchen last year and I basically just re-located the cabinets to the garage so I have a nice little setup in there. I'm going to set up an RV sink pump system, just so I have some semblance of water in there.

Its all plywood walls for unlimited hanging/modular opportunities.

It only has two 15amp circuits, one for lights, the other for receptacles. I would like to get some 220 in there for additional options, and I might like to get a 20amp circuit in there as well.

The one thing it doesn't have is heat. It doesn't have open rafters, it has an 8ft drywall ceiling with a vapour barrier and thats it. So I would like to do some blow in insulation for the ceiling. I don't know what the trusses are called but they are the type that have a big triangle shape in the middle so I have additional storage space via some pull down stairs if I want.

My questions revolve around heat and insulation.

First, insulation:
Can I just blow a bunch of cellulose crap up there and call it a day? The roof is vented, but if I'm doing ceiling insulation without insulating the roof, do I need soffit vents and all that stuff? The trusses are only 2x4 so that doesn't allow for much of an r-rating if I want to do a storage area. I have thought of securing additional 2x4's the the trusses to essenstially make then 2x8s then I can have additional insulation under the storage floor in the middle, then just have the loose insulation on either side of the storage floor, if that makes any sense.

Second, heat. I do have gas running to the garage. We're not super high maintenance that I want to keep the thing heated 24/7 all winter long. I just want to be able to turn on the heat so that I can go out there and work comfortably. Is a Mr Heater maxx or Reznor furnace worth it in the long run after the upfront costs? Or is it just as good to put a 7500w construction heater in there for my needs?

Thanks. I'm pretty excited about getting this thing to where I want it to be, I just need some advice!

09-25-2017, 05:47 PM	#1
sa226 #1 Goaltender Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Back in Calgary!! Exp:	Winter of the garage. As it turns out I have the makings of a pretty awesome garage. It is detached, but its 26 x 30. I wish I had water access and a drain but unfortunately the previous owners didn't see fit to include those awesome features. We completely reno'd our kitchen last year and I basically just re-located the cabinets to the garage so I have a nice little setup in there. I'm going to set up an RV sink pump system, just so I have some semblance of water in there. Its all plywood walls for unlimited hanging/modular opportunities. It only has two 15amp circuits, one for lights, the other for receptacles. I would like to get some 220 in there for additional options, and I might like to get a 20amp circuit in there as well. The one thing it doesn't have is heat. It doesn't have open rafters, it has an 8ft drywall ceiling with a vapour barrier and thats it. So I would like to do some blow in insulation for the ceiling. I don't know what the trusses are called but they are the type that have a big triangle shape in the middle so I have additional storage space via some pull down stairs if I want. My questions revolve around heat and insulation. First, insulation: Can I just blow a bunch of cellulose crap up there and call it a day? The roof is vented, but if I'm doing ceiling insulation without insulating the roof, do I need soffit vents and all that stuff? The trusses are only 2x4 so that doesn't allow for much of an r-rating if I want to do a storage area. I have thought of securing additional 2x4's the the trusses to essenstially make then 2x8s then I can have additional insulation under the storage floor in the middle, then just have the loose insulation on either side of the storage floor, if that makes any sense. Second, heat. I do have gas running to the garage. We're not super high maintenance that I want to keep the thing heated 24/7 all winter long. I just want to be able to turn on the heat so that I can go out there and work comfortably. Is a Mr Heater maxx or Reznor furnace worth it in the long run after the upfront costs? Or is it just as good to put a 7500w construction heater in there for my needs? Thanks. I'm pretty excited about getting this thing to where I want it to be, I just need some advice!