Hi,

Once again I've had to move. Living by myself now so I can pretty much do as I like in regards to the shed and my hobby.

I've bought a little house in Richmond with a detached car garage which is going to be my new workshop/shed. It's about 6 m x 4 m and will fit in all of my machines, tools, benches and every other thing I accumulated over the years.

It gets really hot in there though. It's a gable roof with concrete tiles. Also there's 5 low hanging ceiling joist (I think that's what there are).

I'm going to install a whirlybird to remove some of the heat. I also want to insulate the roof. I'm thinking pink batts between the trusses and then put up ply board or plaster board to seal it.

I'd like to remove the ceiling joists - I don't think they are load bearing but I could be wrong?

I also have to sort out better lighting and more power outlets.

Any advice would be appreciated. I don't want to move the milling machine and lathe in there until I get it sorted out but my Dad is itching to get his garage back!

Regards Ben.
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