ᐅ Should a shed (20 m²) be equipped with heating?

Hello,

we are planning to build our equipment/work shed soon (20m2 (215 sq ft), probably precast concrete), which we want to use regularly, even in winter, and carry out work inside.

I have heard that some recommend installing a heating line from our utility room inside the house (brick exterior) to the shed through a core drill opening. The distance from the house to the shed is about 15m (50 feet). The radiator could then be kept at a constant temperature, as preheating it wouldn’t make much sense.

Does this make sense?
Would it be too expensive?
Are there any concerns?

Looking forward to all your answers!

Impossible does not exist.

A person’s will is their kingdom.

Properly insulate the wiring. Install a thermostat.

What kind of heating system will you have?

How well insulated is your shed?

Buy an electric fan heater.

The electricity costs are likely similar to, or even lower than, the heat losses caused by the long pipes and the possibly constant unnecessary heating of the shed.

In addition, you will also have costs for installing the pipes and insulation.

What are you planning to do? Do some fretwork at 18 degrees Celsius (64°F)? A 15-meter (50-foot) cable would have too much thermal inertia for that. You either have to keep it constantly heated or turn it on hours in advance. The solution suggested by Gartenfreund, using an electric heater as needed, seems like the most sustainable idea. It’s definitely better than pumping warm water 98% of the time just to have a cozy atmosphere at the workbench for the other 2%. Or you could just saw faster – then you’ll get warm at the same time and be back inside sooner. (In other words: A shed is a shed is a shed).

It doesn’t make sense.
Better to install an infrared heater. If necessary, add a fan heater.
It saves a lot of money and is not slow to heat up.
We did the same in our pavilion (infrared ceiling heater). It covers 25m² (270ft²). We also stayed inside at -15°C (5°F).