I am thinking of getting one of those 10 x 20 costco buildings ($230.00) and turning it into a stand alone ghetto shaping/glassing room.
I have room for it and can think of some cheap upgrades to make it work and be much stronger.
Like another more low key tarp on outside, and a plastic ground cloth.
Perhaps a door upgrade.
What do you think? Any ideas related to this plan.
Critisism OK also Thanks
Noise is no problem at all where I live .Winters not too severe(PNW)
I’d build the floor out to pressure treated joists and at least 5/8 ply. Wind may be a problem and fastening lights, shelves, storage, etc could be a challenge, but it can be worked out. Have you given any thought to a heat source?
It would be in a fairly sheltered location.I’m going to set metal T posts in at the corners and tie the building frame to it
I was thinking a ground cover over sand would be cheaper(free) and softer to walk on.There is good drainage.
I’m considering running one 4 ft layer of plywood along the base of both sides.that could be painted and the side light/shelves mounted on those low pony walls.
I bought it today, so I’m committed!
with the lights I bought today I’m up to $300.00 invested so far.
Heater-wise, I’m thinking of an electric space heater or 2.
I like it!
That’s kind of the picture I had in my mind
Is that shrink wrap on the roof?
I was thinking about using that stuff today.
I want to put another layer of plastic on the roof right away.
That would keep the condensation drips away
Are the floor joists just sitting on the ground?Or is it concrete?
the roof is just a large tarp, I think I’ve replaced it three times. the floor is about 3" of road base (rock/dirt) covered with sections of carpet. I use an electric oil filled heater for winter.
Lazlo-
Go for it man. I used to have a sweet little garage setup back in NC. I had to move (military) and now I am in Okinawa Japan. No worries, brought my basic shaping tool kit with me. Cool thing is I am still shaping in my back yard… In a TENT and it works just fine. Except for typhoons! Then I break ALL of it down and put it into my small storage shed. Easy day. Here are some shots of how It is setup. It is a 10x12 ft gazebo with zip up net enclosure (300$ at the PX). Side light stands, shaping rack and glassing stand all collapsible. Take care and enjoy the process.
Clint
I put it up today, and I am quite impressed with the quality of the product.
For $300.00 including sales tax, I have a fully lighted free standing 10 X 20 ft building
Exellent engineering on this thing!
