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Do sheds get hot in the summer?

If your shed is always hot in the summer, adding vents can create cooling circulation by drawing air out of the shed. Ventilation also reduces moisture to keep your shed dry. You have the option of either a basic vent that allows the air to flow in on its own or a fan-powered vent.

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Do I have to give my Neighbour the good side of the fence?

Though it is common practice, no law mandates your neighbor get the good side of the fence, though your local city might. Nonetheless, it is good...

Last updated Jan 3, 2022

What renovations increase home value the most?

Create an Addition. Redo Your Kitchen. Renovate a Bathroom. Update Your Home's HVAC. Amplify Outdoor Living Space. Make Your Home More Accessible....

Last updated Jan 8, 2022

These are the Best Shed Plans!

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The temperature of garden sheds fluctuates with the seasons. As the mercury rises in the summer, your garden shed turns into a backyard oven. You don't have to roast when you work in your outdoor shed during summer. A few modifications will keep your shed cooler to protect the contents and keep you comfortable. Lighten Up Jeanne Studio/Demand Media Dark colors absorb heat, causing an overall increase in temperature. If your shed is a dark color, give it a lighter look. The light colors help reflect solar radiation and keep down the temperature inside. Paint the exterior of the shed a light color, such as white, beige or light gray. If the shed has dark shingles, replace them with light-colored shingles. Your new light-colored shingles might even last longer since they won't expand and contract as much, according to Home Advisor. Add Overall Shade Jeanne Studio/Demand Media Shading the shed keeps it out of direct sunlight, which keeps the structure cooler. One option is to move the shed to a shady area of the yard if you already have established trees. Avoid trees that might drop sap or lots of debris on the shed throughout the growing season. If you don't have shade or don't want to move the shed, add your own shade. Consider planting trees in the area of the shed. Just don't plant them so close that the roots and branches damage the shed as the trees grow. Tall trellises with vines growing on them can also create some cooling shade. Another option is to install shade sails that provide shade over the shed. The sails can come down during the winter when you want the sun to heat the shed. Add Awnings If your shed has windows, awnings are an option for adding shade. The awnings block the sun that shines through the window, which helps cool the shed. The window covers also protect items in the shed from direct sunlight. Fixed awnings are usually the cheapest option. You can also choose retractable awnings that fold up when you want the sun to shine in. This allows the sun to warm your shed in the winter.

What should I put down under my shed?

The types of foundation for these sheds can include a gravel pad, paving blocks and lumber, solid concrete blocks and lumber, or deck blocks and...

Last updated Feb 2, 2022

How do I get rid of an old wooden shed?

The main options for shed disposal are resale, donation, council collection, hiring a waste contractor, using your local HWRC or, if the wood...

Last updated Jul 24, 2020

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Can 2 circuits share the same ground?

The code requires each branch circuit to have an equipment ground (either a wire, or conduit, or cable tray as in 250.120A), they can be shared when they are in the same raceway. If all the 20A circuits are in one raceway then you just need one ground.

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Hi Question.

I have a panel runs to the mid point (a housing that is grounded) to multiple equipment. Let's say I have 10 equipment that will have 2 conductors each (hot and neutral) and they are connected on the same ground wire to the mid point ground bar. The ground bar is connected to the grounding system within the housing and also tied back to the panel

Can I do that per NEC?

Each conductor only #10 or #12 pending on the distance and derating. Load is only 2-3A each....and all the equipment are connected to individual 20A breaker.