New / old work space 30x40 pole barn.

[ebgb68]

Hello I posted some pictures in other threads thought maybe it's time for this.
I had this barn framed and I finished the outside 12 years ago . It ended up being mostly storage and occasional work shop when warm. Growing up my dad had a nice heated shop and our house before this one had a heated garage . Life wife and kids took priority over treating myself. I turned fifty this year so the now or never drive hit and I was off....
Before I started this summer...

I wish I had more pictures of the steps but you get the idea..

 

[ebgb68]

I decided not cut the ceiling so an outside access to the attic was needed.

Lined up a couple guys to help blowing in some insulation.

Trying for 18 inches but running out of cash

 

[mattthemuppet2]

that's going to be an awesome space to relax and work in by the time you're done. I've spent so many summers sweating and winters freezing in my garage to appreciate the benefit of insulation that space! One day I'll have my own place and then we'll see

 

[Chip]

I notice that more than a few people choose waferboard over sheetrock for shop walls. Is there something uniquely beneficial about waferboard?

 

[zekeymonkey]

I notice that more than a few people choose waferboard over sheetrock for shop walls. Is there something uniquely beneficial about waferboard?

Most people that I've known to do this, do it because it's cheaper.

 

[Hamstn]

Life wife and kids took priority over treating myself. I turned fifty this year so the now or never drive hit and I was off....

We are twins. I thought maybe I was being selfish. I will have to print this to show I have not gone crazy.

Thanks for the share and good luck with shop. I don't have pics but started to move stuff in today.

 

[xalky]

That's gonna be an awesome shop. 18" of insulation wouldn't save you that much on heat over let's say 12". Try to seal up the drafts as best as you can, that'll save you way more in the long run.
I'm turning 50 this month too. I feel the same way too....if I don't do my dream now, I never will. So I'm off to TN to make the dream come true. I to spent the better part of my life working and supporting the wives and kids. It's time for me!

 

[ebgb68]

I notice that more than a few people choose waferboard over sheetrock for shop walls. Is there something uniquely beneficial about waferboard?

I wanted drywall but it doesn't take the abuse like OSB and finishing is more work . If you knock a hole in OSB you just take it down and screw in a new sheet . Also you can hang just about anything anywhere with a screw.
I just had the heating and cooling guy over to take some measurements . Hanging the furnace , running duct work , screwing straps to the wall is all simpler this way.

 

[John1961]

Nice shop, I was gonna put drywall in my shop, but will opt for the OSB due to the ease of installation & cost.


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[Downwindtracker2]

I like the looks of wood walls, even chip board. But drywall can be painted white.