Originally Posted by Spotshooter
Right now it's not heated....

Hmm....


I am in the wet Pacific NW, shop is one mile from salt water.

Lots of insulation (studs are 2x6) and the attic is pumped full of blown in insulation.

Nary a problem with condensation or rust of any type. Been in this shop 20 years. Previous shop was not insulated and rust was a problem.

Insulate your shop! Put in some type of heat, don't use propane or natural gas, both pump moisture into the area. I have a 5000 watt electric mounted on the ceiling and only have to use it when it is pretty cold. 30 minutes of running the heat and the shop is warm and I can turn the heater off.

Last edited by Cabriolet; 12/31/12.

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