Hi!
I have an old shed (20 sqm) with a dirt floor on the property that I plan to convert into a motorcycle storage. I would prefer to have some basic heating during the winter, and occasionally heat it up enough to work on the bike.
Is it worthwhile to insulate the floor? How would one go about it if so? My first thought was to only insulate the walls and roof, but perhaps there are simple ways to achieve a decent result with the floor as well?
/Danne
I have an old shed (20 sqm) with a dirt floor on the property that I plan to convert into a motorcycle storage. I would prefer to have some basic heating during the winter, and occasionally heat it up enough to work on the bike.
Is it worthwhile to insulate the floor? How would one go about it if so? My first thought was to only insulate the walls and roof, but perhaps there are simple ways to achieve a decent result with the floor as well?
/Danne
If you are going to have basic heating, you should also do something about the floor.
It's not such a large area, so if you are going to do something about the floor, just dig down a bit.
Then cast a slab or make an insulated wooden floor joist (consider ventilation underneath for wood).
It also becomes nicer to lie down and tinker
It's not such a large area, so if you are going to do something about the floor, just dig down a bit.
Then cast a slab or make an insulated wooden floor joist (consider ventilation underneath for wood).
It also becomes nicer to lie down and tinker
A good method is to dig out a portion and fill with a layer of leca balls. It both insulates and drains. Then lay platonmatting, insulation (ground boards or foam plastic), and floor chipboard. You might consider skipping the insulation and laying the floor chipboard directly on the platonmatting.