Depmandog
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- Buckner MO, LaPlata MO
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- 2005 Kubota L5030 GST; Farmall 706, 756, 806 & 1086
Iplayfarmer said:Your advice hasn't failed me yet, Dean; and that makes two votes for the ridge vent the entire length. I'd better set to work scrounging because it looks like new ridge vent is going to cost more than what I paid for all the rest of the roofing materials together.
Been thinking this evening. Since the majority of your building is going to be open, you might consider (cost consideration) using a combination of gable vents and turbines. I might also suggest putting in an attic fan in your shop.
Our house didn't have a good place for the attic fan, so I put it in our garage. We happen to have a wood screen door between our garage and house. When I want to use the attic fan for the house, I make sure the garage doors are closed, and I open the solid door leading into the house...but what I really love is working out in the garage - I will shut the house door and partially open a garage door. It really makes working in the garage bearable.
Over at my shop, I have a 4' floor fan that I move to where I am working, but in your small shop, space will be a premium. I think an attic fan would work well for you.
Instead of breaking the bank on all that ridge venting - you might find everything including an attic fan for a comparable cost. Something to think about. (yeah, I would evenly space the turbines the full length . Again that's just me!)