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Shade in the summer or warmth in the winter??
Hey guys, looking at a couple potential options for my new shop. Curious on your alls opinion.
Place #1: my washing area would be south facing so I'd deal with direct sun in the summer, but extra warmth in the winter.
Place #2: my washing area would be north facing, so shaded all summer, but no sun in the winter and likely fighting a skating rink on cold days.
Both units are in the same building, so all other factors are equal. My climate is quite sunny year round, much of summer is in the 80s and 90s so shade would be really nice. In winter it freezes every night and can stay below freezing all day (especially without sun exposure), so direct sun would be nice.
If it was you, what would you prefer? Thanks!!
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Re: Shade in the summer or warmth in the winter??
Originally Posted by jarred767
Hey guys, looking at a couple potential options for my new shop. Curious on your alls opinion.
Place #1: my washing area would be south facing so I'd deal with direct sun in the summer, but extra warmth in the winter.
Place #2: my washing area would be north facing, so shaded all summer, but no sun in the winter and likely fighting a skating rink on cold days.
Both units are in the same building, so all other factors are equal. My climate is quite sunny year round, much of summer is in the 80s and 90s so shade would be really nice. In winter it freezes every night and can stay below freezing all day (especially without sun exposure), so direct sun would be nice.
If it was you, what would you prefer? Thanks!!
Go with option #1. You can always find creative ways to manufacture some shade in the summer.
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If it were me. I would go with option 1 and do something like a retractable awning so that you can have the shade in the summer but the sun in the winter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Su7dCQfv_E
something like that
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Re: Shade in the summer or warmth in the winter??
I'm the opposite. I'd take option 2. I hate doing anything detailing related while dealing with the sun. Shade is your friend!
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Option 2 and get a heater for the winter.
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I'd say North, cause that's where Santa Claus lives. He's nice, maybe he'll bring you a heater if your good. Good luck!
Peace,
Darrin
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Re: Shade in the summer or warmth in the winter??
I would pick the Southern exposure. You can make shade from the sun. The ice will be a hazard for you and any vehicles that you try to drive in that area. If it is a wash area and you can do your correction work in the shop, I think this will be the best option.
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Re: Shade in the summer or warmth in the winter??
I agree with those in favor of the south-facing location. It's easier to create artificial shade than to keep the pad de-iced and heat a building. Would also cost less.
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Re: Shade in the summer or warmth in the winter??
So, 4 south and 4 north.... That doesn't help me
I actually just heard back from my leading agent who just heard from the builder, and they would prefer me not washing outside and would rather build a drain into the flooring (the space is just under beginning stages of construction) so I can wash indoors. That means no sun and no cold
I'm leaning south now to avoid ice/snow build up in winter.
But now how to make indoor washing work as best as possible...
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