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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

My 2 cents: short term just use it as is . As you live there and go through various rain/cold/hot/humid cycles you will start to see the buildings short comings. You will also determine if rodents are an issue .

To me it all revolves around the siding . If the existing siding is in good shape and you like it then that is one path moving forward . If the siding is not in great shape and/or you don't like it that is a different path forward .

Keep the siding I would look for used sheets of foam insulation and cut to fit in between studs . This helps seal/insulate and helps with rodents . If you decide to replace siding then you plywood the exterior and house wrap then siding of your choice.

I wouldn't do either until you use the building for a while , you may find its perfect as is.

Good advice. That's similar to our plans for the house, get in and look at the house and really think about what we want to do so we can hopefully, do it once and be really happy with what we've done.

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

I like killer robot idea. Go build robot. Use the space. See what works for you. See what doesn't.

Like- layout- Where workbenches/outlets were intuitively placed my garage weren't necessarily where I needed them.

Beef up electrical as needed - lighting and outlets while the interior is so open/ not cluttered/ covered over. Once you use the space, you'll have a better idea where outlets are needed. I like at least some outlets next to the garage door- so I can get a line to outside project easy.

I have two out garages. One has finished white drywall. The other, unfinished walls like you have. It is amazing how much darker the unfinished garage is. It's sucks up light like a black hole.

Definitely add some 240v lines if you can. Compressor. Welder. Etc. Also some heavy duty 120v lines.

Extra doors- I'd sure like to have a door between the main space and the covered overhang, but I'd want to make sure it's swing path doesn't eat into storage space on either side interfering with where things are parked. So maybe. Maybe not.

I'd also spent some time out there when it's damp so make sure the walls are dry. Looks like previous moisture was on inside. I'd want to make sure the walls aren't still seeping. Id powerwash/strip the damaged paint on the exposed side to evaluate condition before doing much on inside.

I suspect when it rains and is windy, water comes through the cracks and knot holes and runs down the inside of the walls. THe good news is that everything is so open, I suspect it dries quickly and thoroughly.

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

Actually, forget the garage.

Focus on the robot. Use the cooker you have as the frame. Make a steam powered, fire breathing, robot of death, programmed to patrol the perimeter of your new yard. Don't introduce yourself to your new neighbors.

No. That's exactly what they will be expecting.
Let them talk to the robot.

Hahahah

Originally Posted by flatbutt

If not AC then how about some big honkin' ceiling fans to move air around?

I think the current owners may have some old ceiling fans laying around. Who knows if they'll take them or not.

Originally Posted by Seahawk

BTW, for insulation I used this stuff: https://www.ecofoil.com/pages/pole-barn-insulation

Very easy to install and works great.

I also sealed in rat poison as I insulated and paneled the inside of the shop.

Good info, thanks tons.

Originally Posted by 911_Dude

Spray foam insulation on the inside roof, at least. That metal roof will be a nice radiant heater in the summer.

Yeah, I was looking up at that yesterday thinking the same thing. The good news is that I think there will be good airflow when there's any kind of breeze. That's why I'm wondering about adding a door(s) or window(s) on the two walls that don't have anything, for a cross breeze.

Originally Posted by billybek

That is a beast of a smoker!!!

Good luck with your purchase.
Going with metal and the insulation that Seahawk suggested makes sense to me especially if you are planning to do any work in there and will have A/C with heat pump capabilities.

I guess since the smoker is on a trailer, it isn't part of the deal...

Yes, there's the smoker on the trailer, the tractor behind it and then another trailer full of tractor implements. I'm sure they won't be leaving those.


On the rodent front, I've been very surprised that I haven't seen any traps or poison laying around anywhere. It wouldn't surprise me for there to be rodents out there. Maybe there are a bunch of raptors to keep them in check. I'll definitely keep an eye out.