How to Prevent Moisture in a Metal Building
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
- In this video i'm adding additional ventilation in my metal building. Previously I made a video of me installing turbine vents. This will further assist the airflow resulting in less moisture in my building.
Liked your video of mixing & pouring your own slab, I have pondered doing it myself in the past. I’m curious if you connected the pours with rebar was concerned the individual slabs would settle unevenly over time🤔
I put 100 ton of compacted crusher run underneath so it's not going anywhere. I didn't use rebar. Everything I read / heard said that an on grade slab didnt need rebar / mesh / etc.
Some of the warehouses I visited, in my previous job, had the foam insulation on the walls. They were always hot but did have big huge fans and lots of vents. Do you have plans on doing a video on cleaning rusted tools?
I don't have any right now. Luckily most of the rust that's on my tools is just surface rust and rubs right off. It's rained a couple of times now, and has been really humid. The inside of my building has no moisture yet! I'm thinking this fixed my issue 😁
I hope this solves the humidity issue. If not, the fans sound like the next step. Good luck!
I'm thinking this fixed the issue! It's rained a few times. Also been really humid where I am. I've went out in my shop multiple times and nothing is wet! Yayy!
@@reallifetested2605 Any long term followup?
@@JimPriest Still no water intrusion, or humidity in my building. It's coming up on a year now so I think its safe to say this (along with the other videos I made) corrected the issue! If you check through my videos, I also made a video putting in seals, caulking, and adding turbine vents.
Do you think the turbine vents are necessary or just the gable vents would have been adequate? Did the turbine vents make any difference alone? I have a 30x50 metal building that needs help with moisture and no ventilation currently. Thanks!
That's something you'd have to do for yourself to find out based on how humid it is in your area. That's what I ended up having to do. What I did first was the gable vents, then realized not enough air was moving through my shop. I then checked into powered vents, then saw the turbine vents worked off of wind. (it's really windy in my area) so I went with those. So far I haven't had any moisture issues or rust. The temperatures also seem to be cooler as well.
@@reallifetested2605 Ok great I thought you installed the turbine vents first and they didnt cut it. I think I will try those first and see if they are enough without gables. Thanks!
Would a dehumidifier make a difference in a metal building? 🤔
It would for sure. The issue is, these metal buildings aren't exactly air tight. They have a lot of cracks and crevices so they naturally allow outside air in without a lot of work to seal off. If I were to put a dehumidifier in there it would always be running because it would be dehumidifying the outside air which would get costly 😄 there are a lot of factors, too many to list. But long story short, I went with putting a few more holes in to allow more outside air in to naturally regulate the temperature. I hope that made a little sense. Thank you for watching, and commenting!
Bubble double wrap insulation that's all you have to do it will stop the condensation on metal buildings
Have you noticed any cooler temperatures since turbo and vents in your building
I just came in from out there, I was putting new line on a fishing reel. I'm not sure if it makes the temps any cooler in there, but I can sure tell you it feels cooler with the airflow. I have a thermometer hanging in there, it said it was 110 degrees but it sure didn't feel like it with that wind blowing through.
Are those electric gable vents?
No, they’re always open so air can continuously flow through. They’re designed at an angle so water can’t get in when it rains.
Why not make a inside wood or metal frame, like a window. Attached 2x4 horizontally below vent same length as the two vertical posts (like the one above vent already installed), than attach side verticals. Finally drill and secure vent to frame from the outside like you have already.
I was going to do that with 2x4s by running some l brackets into the frame of the building and mounting the 2x to it. Once I got the hole cut and started mounting the vent I was surprised at how sturdy this was and left it as is. So far it’s been perfect.
Keeping air flowing is important and making sure the condensation is to a minimum have you looked into the big ass fans for commercial building in side use?
The ceiling fans that you could reverse the fan blades and blow air from the ground to the ceiling? I see them on the porch and they normally work in tandum. They might have a solution that could help increase air circulation
I have heard about them, and have seen them in various manufacturing plants i've been in. They're really high quality from what i've seen and I see where they get the name. Those things are huge!!! If this doesn't fix the issue ventilation fans are the next step. I'm trying to make incremental changes, also trying to work with nature on this so I don't have to pay for power. haha Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it.
@@reallifetested2605 you know they sponsor 😀 but they may have something that may work also if you have cross ventilation a fan may whirl just saying!
All you need for still galvanized building is bubble double wrap installation that's all it will stop the condensation
Where did you purchase those gable vents? Looking to install some of similar since in an enclosed pole barn
I got them from lowes. Here is the part number on lowes website 2557277. So far they've been perfect.
Thank you!
My god buddy, That thumbnail scared me more than most videos. Please have someone holding a ladder, do not take those chances. A small story to think about. My buddy was just like you, young, get it done kinda guy, I was to but I seen in safety videos not to take chances. So he was up on a ladder like you, tried working off the ladder and got a freak dizzy spell while up there, he reached for the ladder and slipped and is in a wheelchair for life. It’s really not worth it. Some will say “I have done that for 30 years and never had a problem” cemeteries are full of them guys where their luck ran out. Please, for your sake, your wife’s and kids sake, don’t take chances.
You’re right about that. I’ve heard enough stories and actually gotten hurt enough times that you think I would smarten up. I actually worked for a lady that recently her husband fell off of a ladder and it took him out. It’s funny you leave this comment. Just yesterday I was on top of the roof taking down Christmas lights. Thank you for looking out for me.
What brand did you use? Metal and size?
I just used a local metal building dealer. They all use the same company for the actual material I believe. It’s 41x24(or 26) I can’t remember exactly.
You can also buy machine that takes the moisture out of air and makes water
I checked into that but dehumidifiers use a lot of power! I went this route because the cost wasn't to high and it works perfect.
Hey, I saw some videos from RUclips Southern Salt. He does several experiments with vinegar on rusty tools. I'm going to try it. Mine just have light rust too. Thought you might want to check it out. Have a great day.
That's awesome! I never thought of using vinegar to clean off rust. One thing I will note if you try this that I didn't see him do in the video is wash whatever you put in the vinegar off really well. Maybe even soak it in some baking soda water. I'm thinking if you don't get all the vinegar off with a thorough washing it will actually cause the metal to corrode even quicker. 🙃 Also maybe coat it with some oil. Thanks for the tip! I will try this.
That's Crazy You should have Had cellular insulation installed in the ceiling when you had building built so that's the problem that would have ended water 💧 from roof dripping
That would’ve been nice but I didn’t have plans of air conditioning or heat. I didn’t have any water leaking from the roof luckily it was just so humid from the lack of airflow. I live in sc so it’s always humid here especially during the summer. These vents along with wind turbine vents fixed the issue!
I promise you you will regret not putting installation in there. Why didn’t you put exhaust fans in there? Just curious. I went through the same thing you’re going through and I’m just trying to help. I’m not being negative I just don’t want you too do the same thing I did. It cost me more money and time. I like your video and please don’t think I’m being negative.
Not at all! I appreciate feedback. I made a few other videos and ended up getting rid of my moisture problems. After I added the vents in this video, I added (2) turbine vents on top. The air movement fixed everything. Thank you for checking out my video, and for leaving a comment!
Any update a month later?
Since I've added the vents I've had zero moisture issues. Not sure if you heard me mention my other videos. I added turbine vents. I also sealed the base with silicone, and used door thresholds for the roll up doors. That was to keep water from seeping under the bottom of the building. That also worked great!
@@reallifetested2605 what are you using to cut the metal
@@unknowntrucker7010 it's called a pistol grip air shear. Sometimes harbor freight has them on sale for around 20 dollars or so. They're awesome to have. Wayyyyy faster than using hand shears. Just be careful. That metals sharp!
Just buy you some double bubble wrap insulation that's all you have to do
I was going to go that route but I don't plan on ever regulating temperature in the shop so this was the more economical route.
Why don't you explain what you used to cut holes, secure vents, seal vent holes. details would be helpful? Geez..
I went over securing and sealing the vent. I used sheet metal shears to cut the holes for the vent.