[AT] Tractor Shop weatherproofing

[Jim Yost]

On my old shop I used 4" round baler belting. It was flexible enuff to let the doors slide against the concrete floor and sealed nicely against each other. 

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Jim

> On Nov 22, 2013, at 3:03 PM, "William Halm" <bhalm1 at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Don't know anything about trimused never heard of it.
> 
> However, I had the same problem with my pole barn, the one I converted into
> a shop. The sliders(2) just could not keep out the cold and were very drafty
> in the winter. So I added an insulated overhead garage door just inside the
> both sliders. There is about a 6 inch space between the sliders and the
> overhead doors when both are closed. In the winter I use both doors. I have
> also insulated the sliders, but that doesn't keep out the draft.
> 
> After insulating the ceiling and the walls I discovered small amounts of
> condensation dripping from the ceiling. I've added a dehumidifier to the
> shop to help reduce the moisture in the shop especially in during the winter
> months.
> 
> I've tried pellet stoves for heat. Too big an area to do any good. I added
> propane heat which worked well after insulating. Now I'm hook up to natural
> gas which is available, my wife didn't like the tanks in the yard.
> 
> This is how I handled my situation. Fighting the elements can be trying. 
> 
> Bill
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Andy Glines
> Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 2:21 PM
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> Subject: [AT] Tractor Shop weatherproofing
> 
> My shop building is a 48X30 pole barn with a wood stove for heat.  I don't
> even bother to try working on windy winter days because the stove can't warm
> up the space.  I'm working on sealing up the building better to keep the
> wind out.  The main problem is the sliding door on the north side of the
> building.  Around here, the wind comes from the N-NW in the winter directly
> against the door.  I'm looking for a way to seal the top of the door without
> interfering with it operation.  I'm thinking that the trimused around
> overhead doors could work good for this.  It is made from ridged vinyl about
> 2" wide with a 3/4" flexible seal that touches the door.  What works for
> you?                         
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