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<blockquote data-quote="BryanDP" data-source="post: 3740227" data-attributes="member: 1111"><p>I have a 30 x 40 building and a 30 x 65 one with similarly high ceilings. Even insulated I'm afraid that trying to cool those things would be just crazy expensive both in up-front equipment and ongoing/operational costs. Though there are times it would have been nice over the years I just don't spend enough time out there to justify the work and cost involved but I figured if I ever needed a workspace I would frame out a room inside the building with a lower roof, some great insulation and a window unit like the ones we used in our cabins that have both AC and heat. Just an idea which might work for you but you've likely already thought of.</p><p></p><p>If you do feel like you can keep the whole thing cool I might suggest at least lowering the ceiling where you can and using several window units. As was mentioned before, it's built-in backup should one fail and only at certain times of year would you likely need them all anyway. It might also be looking into these mini splits I've seen a lot of lately. That's probably what I'd go with today but they aren't an option I remember seeing 20 years ago when we were beginning our rural journey.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with the project and have fun!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BryanDP, post: 3740227, member: 1111"] I have a 30 x 40 building and a 30 x 65 one with similarly high ceilings. Even insulated I'm afraid that trying to cool those things would be just crazy expensive both in up-front equipment and ongoing/operational costs. Though there are times it would have been nice over the years I just don't spend enough time out there to justify the work and cost involved but I figured if I ever needed a workspace I would frame out a room inside the building with a lower roof, some great insulation and a window unit like the ones we used in our cabins that have both AC and heat. Just an idea which might work for you but you've likely already thought of. If you do feel like you can keep the whole thing cool I might suggest at least lowering the ceiling where you can and using several window units. As was mentioned before, it's built-in backup should one fail and only at certain times of year would you likely need them all anyway. It might also be looking into these mini splits I've seen a lot of lately. That's probably what I'd go with today but they aren't an option I remember seeing 20 years ago when we were beginning our rural journey. Good luck with the project and have fun! [/QUOTE]
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