Looking for ideas to cool tin shed in summer, as economically as possible. Situated on SA coast, latitude about 35 deg. Has a mild climate generally, but always has a few spells of 38 deg and over every summer. Ideas I have considered are painting the roof and/or insulating roof and walls with second hand materials. Shed has large double sliding doors opening to east, one of which is fixed in place, and a standard door opening to west. Usual gaps for sheds between roof and walls. On hot days inside temp is several degrees hotter than outside. The ridge line runs north south.
Many thanks, John
Insulating an 8m by 12m shed
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berecloud
MemberPosted Saturday 17 Feb 2018 @ 5:02:47 am from IP # -
Hi, John
Searching the forum using google search yields:
"Shed living... Does and dont's when constructing" 35 posts
http://www.ata.org.au/forums/topic/37612
"Best way to insulate a shed in mountainous Qld" 6 posts
http://www.ata.org.au/forums/topic/10421
"Steel shed roof insulation ideas" 12 posts
http://www.ata.org.au/forums/topic/580
"Ceiling insulation - retrofit - exposed rafters" 12 posts
http://www.ata.org.au/forums/topic/3534This seems to be good stuff, too (a woodworker needs to protect his materials in the shed):
https://stusshed.com/2013/08/13/shed-insulation/Posted Saturday 17 Feb 2018 @ 8:44:49 am from IP # -
jdaley
MemberSave up and do it properly.
I have used 'air cell' with great results, no fibres, wide sheets.
It needs a 40mm gap between the sheeting and itself. Gr8 for retro ceilings.
Building blanket on the roof works well, but its best to remove the roofing when fitting it.
I used some recently on a roof, 6m x 8m it cost $176Posted Saturday 24 Feb 2018 @ 10:17:55 pm from IP #
