To heat a 40×60 shop, which is 2400 square feet, you’ll typically need between 108,000 and 132,000 BTUs. This range is based on the general guideline of 30-60 BTUs per square foot, considering factors like insulation, climate, and ceiling height. If you have conditions such as poor insulation or a particularly cold climate you might […]
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Introduction “High intensity radiant” heat versus “low intensity radiant heat.” What’s the difference? This article outlines the characterizations of each, and what to expect when you fire ‘em up. This article covers gas-fired “low intensity radiant heaters” and “high intensity radiant heaters” (also known as spot heaters, box heaters, ceramic heaters, or luminous heaters). Lets […]
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Intro Most residential garages are unconditioned – meaning there is no heat or air conditioning installed in the garage. Some people may want a little heat over their workbench, in which case a single electric heater may be appropriate. But nowadays the garage/workshop/gym has become so popular that people are interested in effective and efficient […]
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Intro Pole barns are a popular solution for those looking to create a combined workshop/storage space for their toys (tractors, classic cars etc). In-floor radiant heat can be very expensive to install and hot air unit heaters are inefficient because the hot air rises to the ceiling rather than staying at the lower level. Overhead […]
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