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Originally posted by Rick View Postare you going to insulate? how will you control condensation between metal and insulation?
If you ran propane heat maybe, even then a large can of damp rid will knock most of that out. Or what ever Window unit doesn’t pull out.
Oh OP, my last build advice, Heat reflective paint on roof. Makes a significant difference
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I did a 20footer.
Put some kind of barrier on the floor. They use some pretty
strong pesticides on the floor. You don’t want that in your living space.
I put OSB down over the barrier as well, then laminate flooring on top.
The floor isn’t insulated and can be cold if it’s up off the ground.
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Originally posted by Texans42 View PostIve built two and condensation is way over stated. I put 4 extra container vents and have had zero issues. I ran R19 on walls and R25 on roof.
If you ran propane heat maybe, even then a large can of damp rid will knock most of that out. Or what ever Window unit doesn’t pull out.
Oh OP, my last build advice, Heat reflective paint on roof. Makes a significant difference
Heat resistant paint on roof! Duly noted! Thank YOU!
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Originally posted by Texans42 View PostIve built two and condensation is way over stated. I put 4 extra container vents and have had zero issues. I ran R19 on walls and R25 on roof.
If you ran propane heat maybe, even then a large can of damp rid will knock most of that out. Or what ever Window unit doesn’t pull out.
Oh OP, my last build advice, Heat reflective paint on roof. Makes a significant difference
You done much cooking in yours? Heat would only cause mild condensation in ours but put a pot of something on the stove and it would rain inside! Installed 4 vents that vent 3' above the roof so they will draw and its good now
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