Making a Garage/Workshop Warm to Work In?

Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by stitch-up, Oct 26, 2014.

  1. stitch-up

    stitch-up Member

    I shouldn't be doing this at 62 :)

    We just purchased a building that used to be a grocery shop, the idea is that we can run our garment decoration business from it as we've out-grown our home!

    The new property comes with a sizeable garage/workshop:

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    We'd like to use the area to carry out some of our processes i.e. our 4 metre long embroidery machine etc, however, it can get damn cold in the outbuildings and doesn't encourage their use.

    So, my question is, is it possible to insulate a garage so it becomes more efficient to heat? What products/method of insulating would make a difference?

    Thanks for taking the time to read this :)

    John
     
  2. Greenbank Solar

    Greenbank Solar New Member

    I am doing just that in my garage attached to the house, 100mm Kingspan on the floor went to SIG insulation.

    Insulated walls and ceiling, very cheap to do and installed a Rinnai infinity water heater (hot water only).

    Amazing difference.
     
  3. stitch-up

    stitch-up Member

    Ooops, I must be going senile! I just posted another thread about this!!!

    May I ask, what did you put on top of the 100mm Kingspan on the floor?

    Cheers

    John
     
  4. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

    Nice workshop:)
    Which wall is the 60" TV going on and have you sorted out a beer fridge yet?;);)
     
  5. stitch-up

    stitch-up Member

    I've got another room for that :)

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    The wire hanging in the centre is for my video projector :)

    Of course, having spent some time painting the workshop we've now decoded to cover it up!!

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  6. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

    Nice to see you've got your priorities right!
    Feeling quite envious now!:D:D:D
     
  7. See your other thread.
     

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