Re: Winter Lay-up

Posted by Tim Cole On 2011/11/26 22:41:28

For a garage like the one in the picture, it really isn't a very big job to cover the walls with high R value insulation, a vapor barrier, and sheet rock. Then for the ceiling there are a number of methods to reduce required BTU's for 40-50 degree heated storage to something very economical.

On top of that the space can be brought up to indoor living on weekends and the property value would be enhanced.

For what it costs to maintain lacquer paint and chrome this option would pay for itself and can be done by the owner to boot.

The only downside is that if the property is in a termite infested area, the garage should really be jacked up and a barrier put under the sills.