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On Apr 12, 2:31*pm, stryped wrote:
On Apr 12, 1:07*pm, harry wrote:

On Apr 12, 6:34 pm, stryped wrote:


I have a 30x30 metal building. I have no windows. What would be the
best and cheapest way to air condition it? I thought about a window
unit but I have no windows and not sure if cutting the corregated
metal would work right.


If the building has no insulation you would be wasting your time. Just
leave the door open.


I am in the process of insulating it. The wals are 2x4 and they have
r-13 with paper face. I am putting foam board in the garage doors.

R-30 is going in the ceiling with a 6 milieter clear plastic vapor
barrier. I just started doing that.

Arent those mini systems expensive? Money is kind of tight.

I have been looking on craigslist for used heat pumps/air conditioners
that sit outside but have not had much luck.


Yea, those minisplits are not cheap. How about a package unit. Put
the inlet right at the wall and run the outlet up to the top with a
piece of spiral running the length of the building. Throw a few vents
on the sides. With a package unit you don't need to pay an hvac guy
to hook it up. All it takes is duct, ac, and a thermostat.