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

Created on: 20 Mar 2021 04:29
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Fragenasker
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!
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Grundaus
22 Mar 2021 14:46
or a simple wood stove. But anything other than underfloor heating has the disadvantage that it is cold from below. Depending on what he wants to do in the shed, this can become uncomfortable very quickly
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taschenonkel
5 May 2021 13:27
Is this really necessary? I have three unheated garages, one of which is a workshop (including a circular saw, workbench, etc.). When I work there in winter, I just put on my fleece jacket, and that works fine. I would avoid the effort or just install an electric fan heater if you are sensitive to cold.
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Bookstar
5 May 2021 14:32
Build the shed using solid 4cm (1.5 inch) thick wooden boards. Then insulate the walls very well with expanded polystyrene (EPS) and cover them with thin boards. A small infrared heater powered by electricity will be completely sufficient for this. I would never install an electrical line from the main building.
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ypg
5 May 2021 14:50
When considering a wood stove, keep in mind the distance between the shed and the neighbor: buildings constructed on the property boundary are not allowed to contain any heating appliances!
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HilfeHilfe
6 May 2021 05:51
ypg schrieb:

With the wood stove idea, keep in mind the distance between the shed and the neighbor: boundary buildings are not allowed to contain a heating appliance!

That’s correct, and in addition, a heating appliance must be officially approved. I would like to see the chimney inspector who would approve something like that in a wooden shed.