Electric Garage Heater

I decided I would start by plugging up all the air leaks. There is one gable vent and there are 30 (15 each side) eve vents between the trusses. I will get some insulation and try to minimize air intake and exit and see how the change the ease of heating.
 
Anything you do is going to be better than nothing.

Just as an FYI, the temp has been between low-twenties and mid-forties here over the last week. My garage shares 1-1/2 walls with the house and there is no living space above it. With all of the cold walls and attic insulated (and a 25-year old wood door that doesn't fit so well, anymore, and single pane glass windows in it), the temp in the garage has not fallen below 50* and I have yet to turn on the heater.
 
I wouldn't block the vents. They are needed to keep moisture at bay. I would put in a ceiling. Insulate it and make sure the vents are open. You want the roof to be same temp. as the atmosphere.
 
No code fix may void your insurance. If you have a fire and loose your stuff you may not be covered. Building codes were meant to guide us to a sound completion of construction.
I see more home owners having to getting permits (Home modifications permits are advertised in the local paper before the work is done) after they do home repairs so they are compliant with codes.
 
I think a lot of assumptions have been made. I really wasn't looking to make a permanent solution and create a fancy workshop. I just want to make my garage more comfortable when I do have project to work on without having to refill propane tanks every other day. was looking for a solution that would work and make my life a little easier.

During the winter i need to decompress. Get out of the house and work on an occasional project. Simple things like working on the lawnmower, snowblower, golf cart. A few nights here and there.
 
Here's how it ended for me, had a couple headaches due to the Admiral but now everyone is happy.
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It won't be finished until warm weather returns but I moved the boat in for the rest of the winter. Now I need to decide how I'm going to insulate/heat it.:smt043
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Now I need to decide how I'm going to insulate/heat it.
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Spray insulation on the walls and a used oil furnace to heat it.

You can thank me later for this advice. :smt001
 
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wish2fish said:
Have a snow machine inside that building?
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The building didn't get put up until mid January. We shoveled out what snow we could and the rest got packed down, it'll be a bit humid in there for a while when warm weather arrives.:lol: -20F the day they started,
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I would agree with spray foam, but thats a lot of wall to spray$$$. I would put in a wood furnace unless you're putting a concrete floor, then I would use a wood burning boiler and heat the floor.
I have 1000sq ft shop with spray foam on ceiling and regular insulation on walls, and electric base heat, to keep it so I can work without cold fingers in the winter there is a very noticeable jump on the power bill. I am in Canada however.
 
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