Climate control shop
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Hey guys. Just wanted to pick some brains. I will be creating a new work space in my family’s 150 year old barn in southern Ontario Canada.
I’m looking for some advice as to how much trouble I should go through to create a stable environment in terms of moisture.
I plan on heating in the winter, but am unsure how to deal with the summer moister and heat. Right now I use a dehumidifier in my basement which works ok, without air conditioning.Any info or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,Ryan
Well, I’m in California where it is so dry that we have relatively little wood movement with the seasons. So I may not be of too much help. But what I can say is that if you build your projects with wood movement in mind, that could mitigate and potential problems. Use frame and panel construction instead of large solid panels whenever possible. Don’t glue together two boards that are different grain directions.
I lived in Central Texas for many years and the humidity was awful. The dehumidifier is a great start, as well as following Matt’s good suggestions. I might also suggest smaller chemical and/or electric dehumidifiers (the type they sell for gun safes) to go into your tool chest and, of course, keeping a light coat of oil on them when finished for the day. I do envy the old barn! We’d love to see pictures when you get your shop set up.
Thanks for the info guys. Every little bit helps. I most definitely post some pictures of the shop in the fall when I get it ready. I Really am blessed to have this sort of opportunity, the property has been in my family name for well over 100 years. There is a beautiful window that looks out over the southern ontsrio corn and hay fields, this is were my Bench will be set up.
Thanks again.
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