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olusteebus

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Here in Florida, I have a tool shed I am thinking of making my wine area. It has 2x4studded walls with hardie plank exterior. I will put either plywood or paneling inside. It has a plywood floor and I expect to build it up on 2x4 with more plywood so that I can insulate it.

The roof is tin and the trusses are 2x6 with no ceiling . I expect to cover that with paneling or plywood. I want to insulate it and seal it as well as I can

I plan on putting a very small window unit in it. I want to maintain a temperature of about 70 to 75 degrees. Do not plan on a heater. If need be I will put a small electric space heater.

If I am fermenting in winter, I will get me a tub and aquarium heater.

It is going to be a very small area, maybe three carboys going at a time. It is about 5feet by 7, maybe 8 feet. I will build racks for about 250 bottles.

Here is what I would like your suggestions on:

insulation of roof

Insulation of walls

insulation of floor

How best to seal things up

Should I bother insulating a door (no windows)

I appreciate your help.
 
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