RE: [doc] Storage barn conversion?

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham1@xxxx>]

Ian,

I think low humidity is much more important than a warm temperature. I have
a de-humidifier permanently on in my modern garage. As does my business
partner, who has a large collection of monkey bikes and cars ( including a
1919 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost and a 1930 RR 20/25) along with rag top Merc.
XJS, etc.

The stone walls will probably be your biggest challenge.

I would first set about the floor, vapour barrier, insulation and a good
modern concrete.

Then I would go for trying to block up as many draughts as possible and
install roof insulation.

You could always fasten some thick polyethylene above head height, even
take it down the walls and stick in a de-humidifier with its water piped
plumbed outside. Basically a very large, walk in car-coon.

I once bought ( and subsequently restored) an Austin A40 Sports which had
lived for years in a stone barn, complete with earth floor. It was the most
rotten car you ever hope (not) to find. I ended up buying another car
simply to use its less rotten chassis, never again!

My new garage / study will be very well insulated, possibly under floor
heated and certainly air tight and de-humidified.

Just my view, I'm sure other folk will have other takes.

Chrispy BTW, looking forward to seeing you soon.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ian Foster [mailto:ian@xxxx]
Sent: 03 August 2003 04:17
To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [doc] Storage barn conversion?

DMCers,

My father has just given me one of his farmyard Barns (built 1890, 3ft thick
stone walls, slate roof) in N.Ireland as a permanent storage facility for my
DeLoreans and m'cycles collection.

Has anyone any experience with the best way to store vehicles. I'm thinking
of even installing an underfloor heating system to keep the damp/cold at bay
during the winter. Also insulation between rafters.

I am an Architect so should know the technics, but would prefer to hear some
real life experiences/preferences.

Regards, IAN (Hong Kong)
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