Get a direct-vent gas unit if you're using lots of chemicals. If it's
just occasional chemical use, get a gas-fired radiant heater, and turn
it off when the chemicals are in the air.

The forced air is fine, too, but you'll find the floor and your tools
will be warmer with radiant heat.

I just installed a forced air overhead furnace (unit heater) in my
garage, and plan to install a small radiant electric heater over the
bench, which should give me the best of both worlds.

Maurice


mgarvie wrote:
I'm getting ready to finish the inside of my garage here in Central
Illinois. I want to be able to heat it comfortably to work in it during the
winter. Figured I should think about heat before I do the wiring and
drywalling. I first thought about using natural gas, but figured electric
would be better when using chemicals and such. Just wondered what other
people out there are using and what to avoid. Any advice?