My shop build needs heat. Became apparent today when it was 27 degrees this morning LOL
Anyway I am looking at 2 solutions.
1. I have natural gas on site and no matter what, I am having a line plumbed in during construction. Just because they are trenching it for electricity and the plumber can get it done then. Natural gas here right now is .725 a therm. Considering europe, I expect prices to rise over the next 18 months (just a guess).
A natural gas unit for a shop is probably around 2.5k from what my quick search shows, plus installation.
example
2. Heat with wood. I can get an external forced air furnace for 5k. BTU wise it is plenty, I have access to tons of fire wood. If I do firewood this is one of the only solutions I would consider. I don't want to burn wood inside the building. Up front costs are bigger at 5k but ongoing cost would be less than gas. I would have to deal with ash but I don't see that as a huge problem. Pus getting wood would keep me active and I need that
example
So what do you guys think?
Edit
BTW there is going to be an "office" inside the shop that is going to be heat/cooled with a mini split.
The shop is 40x60 with 16' ceiling. It will be spray foam insulation throughout the whole structure and metal roof
Anyway I am looking at 2 solutions.
1. I have natural gas on site and no matter what, I am having a line plumbed in during construction. Just because they are trenching it for electricity and the plumber can get it done then. Natural gas here right now is .725 a therm. Considering europe, I expect prices to rise over the next 18 months (just a guess).
A natural gas unit for a shop is probably around 2.5k from what my quick search shows, plus installation.
example
Reznor UDZ 100,000 BTU Separated Combustion Natural Gas Unit Heater
The Reznor name has become renowned as a high-quality unit, heating thousands of homes and places of work. The UDZ is no exception, with expert engineering enabling reliability to last for decades to come.
hvacdirect.com
2. Heat with wood. I can get an external forced air furnace for 5k. BTU wise it is plenty, I have access to tons of fire wood. If I do firewood this is one of the only solutions I would consider. I don't want to burn wood inside the building. Up front costs are bigger at 5k but ongoing cost would be less than gas. I would have to deal with ash but I don't see that as a huge problem. Pus getting wood would keep me active and I need that
example
HD90X | OUTDOOR FURNACE
Interested in making the smart heat switch? Meet the HD90X. For every outdoor application , Ignite Tech's HD90X wood burning furnace is your smart heat commercial-industrial business solution! Smart Heatfor the Commercial-Industrial Market Thermostatically Controlled Draft Induction Fan Boosts ...
www.ignitefurnace.com
So what do you guys think?
Edit
BTW there is going to be an "office" inside the shop that is going to be heat/cooled with a mini split.
The shop is 40x60 with 16' ceiling. It will be spray foam insulation throughout the whole structure and metal roof