Too stinking hot...

[dbhost]

to be in the shop these days. The A/C helps, but it just gets overwhelming. And technically it has cooled off a bit (no longer in the triple digits).

I have the router set up to cut the rabbets into my extension wing table, which is sitting in my master bedroom, waiting for me to be brave enough to cope with the heat in the shop...

I might just set up in the driveway under my EZ Up with a big fan...

Sorry guys and gals, I just had to fuss a little bit... Getting a little buggy by the heat.

[docrowan]

Same here. I was able to work a few days in the early mornings before going to work, but I've been leaving early to work out of town for two weeks, plus little man has been keeping us up some at nights.

I kind of like working for an hour every morning, though. It reminded me of the days when I used to build model warships - you got a little done, then you had to wait for glue or paint to dry so you left it until the next day. Breaks up the work into nice bite-size pieces and gives you something to look forward to.

I'm going to insulate my gable ends and roof with foil backed 1/2" foam sheets. I've already done part of one wall and it's already making a difference.

[Uncle Cracker]

Yeah, it's getting pretty hot by noon here, but the daily thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes usually take the edge off by mid-afternoon...

[mschrank]

I know what you mean. It hit almost 92 here yesterday, with 45% humidity. Almost intolerable.

[dbhost]

I know what you mean. It hit almost 92 here yesterday, with 45% humidity. Almost intolerable.

Thanks for taunting...

I miss Oregon something fierce...

Corvallis, where a miserably hot day means 90 degree high, 65 degree low...

Oh well, at least there are jobs here...

[jackellis]

I'm going to insulate my gable ends and roof with foil backed 1/2" foam sheets. I've already done part of one wall and it's already making a difference.

Check the warranty for your shingles. Some apparently won't cover damage caused by foil-backed insulation that's installed against the roof deck. Also, make sure the attic is well ventilated because hot air in the attic is a bigger factor than the outside temperature, especially if you have a two story house.

[docrowan]

Check the warranty for your shingles. Some apparently won't cover damage caused by foil-backed insulation that's installed against the roof deck. Also, make sure the attic is well ventilated because hot air in the attic is a bigger factor than the outside temperature, especially if you have a two story house.

Jack,

Thanks for the advice, but I wasn't clear in my previous post. I have a separate 12X20 outbuilding with no ceiling. It's a metal clad roof. I've insulated with fiberglass batts on all the walls, but the doors, gable ends above the walls, and the roof are not insulated. The sun shines directly on the doors and east gable end in the morning and the heat builds up quickly.

I had some left-over foil backed 1/2" thick foam insulation that I put on the door panels and part of the gable end wall and it really reduced the amount of radiant heat getting through. After studying a lot of info on radiant barriers, I installed it with the shiny aluminum side facing the interior of the shop. It pleased me this was the way all the manufacturers directed it to be installed because I like the look of the aluminum. When it's complete it should make things a tad brighter in my underlit shop.

I picked up a 4x8 sheet of it from Lowe's for a little less than $12.00. I figure I'll need about 10 more sheets to finish up, but our house needs a new roof before I can think of spending money on "extras".

I'm also toying with the idea of painting the plywood floor with aluminum paint. I picked up a can and have started experimenting with it. It's not very hard so I'll have to topcoat it with some sort of clear finish, but I think it will look pretty good. I use radiant electric heaters in winter and my thought is to bounce as much of it as possible around the room.

[master53yoda]

I have a medical condition that does not deal with heat so I wear a wet t-shirt all summer long You would be surprised what difference it makes. I would not be able to go outside without doing it. normal RH is less then 30 % here all summer.

[BobSch]

...I wear a wet t-shirt all summer long You would be surprised what difference it makes.

I've seen some ladies that must have the same condition and you're right — the wet t-shirt DOES make a difference.

[Mr__Bill]

The heat is really hard on me, Tuesday it hit 94 and I thought I was going to melt. Back down to 60's and 70's now. With the fog burring off at about noon it makes for a nice morning to work outside and a nice afternoon to enjoy.


Bill, on the Sunny Oregon Coast

[cgallery]

I don't want to tempt fate, but it is 73-degrees here right now and just amazing. Again, it takes me back to my youth up in Door County Wisconsin. I feel like I should be planning on going to the outdoor theatre tonight (but the closest one is an hour away).

[JR]

We almost had to turn on the A/C the other day. Whew!

JR

[Uncle Cracker]

We almost had to turn on the A/C the other day. Whew!

I almost had to turn mine off back in January...

[docrowan]

If the humidity's not too high, I'll jump in the pool, slip my t-shirt on, work until I'm dry, then back in the pool again. Unfortunately our pool took a bad turn and I haven't been able to get it going again for the past three weeks.

[crokett]

Well you guys complaining about the heat can have some of this weather. I thought it would be nice to get a break from the heat back home this week. However, walking around in jeans and a sweatshirt in July is pushing it a little.