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gas heater size for workshop

housenut1 | Posted in Construction Techniques on

What size natural gas heater should I get for a 12′ W x18L x7.5H outdoor workshop in Chicago, IL ? Ceiling will probably get R38 and walls R15.  Are some models more efficient than others?  What manufacturers do you recommend?

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  1. MrBill | | #1

    nut,

     Here is a good link:

    http://www.heatershop.com/btu_calculator.htm

    Bill Koustenis

    Advanced Automotive Machine

    Waldorf Md

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