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chefaid90
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# Posted: 2 Jun 2020 21:10
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I am converting a shed into my cabin. I have no insulation in it as I only use it late spring to early fall. How can I keep it from getting moisture damage? There’s no running water or electricity to the building. Last camp on property was same way studs with siding and paneling put over it and we had no problems. Until a tree took the camp out which was over 50 years old. Any other tips and tricks would be appreciated. This is one of those prefab sheds that they convert into a cabin with different doors and windows. We have insulated floors and thermal pane windows and ridge vent. Anything else I should order on it?
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ICC
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# Posted: 2 Jun 2020 21:38
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Quoting: chefaid90 How can I keep it from getting moisture damage?
Keep the roof in good shape and don't let any trees fall on it. Really.
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chefaid90
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# Posted: 2 Jun 2020 21:48 - Edited by: chefaid90
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Will it truly be ok with no insulation? Just don’t want to have to spend the money for a few years as money is tight after getting the camp.
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frankpaige
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# Posted: 2 Jun 2020 22:01
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Not knowing the location? Why worries about moisture? Is it somewhat sealed? Is there outside moisture to worry about?
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chefaid90
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# Posted: 2 Jun 2020 22:10
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Quoting: frankpaige Not knowing the location? Why worries about moisture? Is it somewhat sealed? Is there outside moisture to worry about?
Location is Pennsylvania so we have snow in winter and lots of rain in early spring. Sealed as in???? New to all this.
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ICC
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# Posted: 2 Jun 2020 22:38
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Lots of people use similar sheds as sheds to store stuff. No problems as long as there are no leaks. High humidity can be a problem at times but no amount of insulation on its own helps with that.
The biggest problem may come from cool or cold weather and condensation when occupied, especially if used for cooking in or heated with s non vented fuel propane or kerosene heater.
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SCSJeff
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# Posted: 2 Jun 2020 23:22
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I'm in PA (residence in Bucks County and camp in Centre County Sproul State Forest) and have no problem with moisture in sheds at either location. As long as you have the ridge vent, shouldn't be a problem.
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chefaid90
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# Posted: 3 Jun 2020 06:30
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Quoting: SCSJeff I'm in PA (residence in Bucks County and camp in Centre County Sproul State Forest) and have no problem with moisture in sheds at either location. As long as you have the ridge vent, shouldn't be a problem.
Thank you camp is in forest county/McKean county.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 3 Jun 2020 10:37
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Most sheds are going to have enough cracks and gaps that I bet a ridge vent isnt really needed.
We have used our 10x14 shes with no insulation anywhere but the ceiling in 10* its chilly in the morning but not below 40* the wood stove stops making a difference in about 3hrs.
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