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    Leeboy Posts: 172, Reputation: 5
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    Oct 17, 2008, 09:20 AM
    Insulating Garage
    I have a 28 x 18 garage/ shop which is basically just studs... Im wondering what would be the easiest and cheapest way to insulate it so I could do some work in the shop this winter... I would be using electric style heat due to insurance purposes... I was thinking plywood walls and ceiling... Heres a few pics, let me know what you think...

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    Oct 17, 2008, 09:42 AM

    Cheapest insulation would be batt insulation. I'd go with drywall before plywood, easier to work with and cheaper. If your concerned about banging up the drywall use plywood on the bottom 4 feet of the walls.
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    Oct 17, 2008, 02:59 PM

    So, should I build a flat roof and insulate or insulate up to the peak... and have no flat roof?
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    Oct 20, 2008, 06:40 AM

    Do you mean build a ceiling or not? If so, it would help keep the heat from rising up in the rafter space.
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    Oct 20, 2008, 07:11 AM

    Yes, that's what I meant... "build a ceiling" I would have to add some more ceiling joists, I think the few that are there now are about 8 feet apart from each other... And I'm not even sure about walking on the ones up there already...
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