Like the header says, I'm in the process of building a new shed. The old one was a 6x11 ft cedar kit and is falling apart. The new shed will be 6x18 at the same location. A few facts, Raypak 266, 000 BTU gas heater (new), Pentair sand filter (old), Hayward single speed pump (which runs continuously). I'm updating the electrics by adding a sub panel instead of breakers in the house's main panel and will be feeding the adjacent hot tub from there as well. I live in a rainy part of the world, Vancouver Canada. Think Seattle but with maple syrup.
About the shed construction; is there any need to insulate the walls? The current shack isn't but there's a lot of moisture and corrosion going on in there - and that's with a 3 foot wide vent to the outdoors in one wall. Would insulation make a difference esp in a damp climate? And there's an existing concrete pad and lot's of water ends up in it when cleaning the pump basket. I can't put in a floor drain so is there a pan I can put under the pump? Or?
Finally has anyone got any construction tips? I've built garden sheds before and as a homeowner have some renovation experience, but this is my first pool shed build.
About the shed construction; is there any need to insulate the walls? The current shack isn't but there's a lot of moisture and corrosion going on in there - and that's with a 3 foot wide vent to the outdoors in one wall. Would insulation make a difference esp in a damp climate? And there's an existing concrete pad and lot's of water ends up in it when cleaning the pump basket. I can't put in a floor drain so is there a pan I can put under the pump? Or?
Finally has anyone got any construction tips? I've built garden sheds before and as a homeowner have some renovation experience, but this is my first pool shed build.
