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Jeff M:
Hi Folks!


       I have been getting pretty big into brewing and have decided to convert my garage into a brewery/test kitchen.  My problem is that the garage has been a open air exterior type garage for many many years.  While it has recently had work done to it, its still unfinished and "wild".   I have thought of a few things i need to do to it to make it a viable workplace, but i need unknowns filled in.

Things i think need to be done.
1.  Pressure wash of entire garage.(certain psi? Soap?)
2. Running electricity to and inside of garage.( how many outlets? suggested amps for things i dont know about?)
3. Water and sewerage, is the convenience worth it?  I live in MA.  Its Cold.  Running pipe threw the foundation for sewerage is out of the question, but is there another way?
4. Insulation.  Blown or fiberglass?
5. Walling.  IVe been looking at plastic sheeting since its easily cleanable and im worried about moisture problems in drywall, causing mold and other horriblness.  Would i need a vapor barrier? what else?
6.  Flooring.  Old asphalt slab.  i have seen cement floor finishers that seal and make pristine, is it worth it?

    IM sure there are things ive forgotten, but im really just looking for input because im out of my depth and i want to make sure i dont make rookie mistakes.

Cheers,
Jeff

Slowbrew:
If you live in a town, township or city the first place to start is the city engineering office.  You are looking to do several things that will technically require permits and inspections.  They can easily answer most of your questions for you.

That said, have fun with your project!!

Paul

mtnrockhopper:
GFI protection on your outlets. Oh, and one other thing too. GFI protection on your outlets.

If the garage is going to be closed up during brewing, you'll need a ventilation hood for steam and combustion gases (assuming gas burners). With proper ventilation the plastic sheeting walls are nice but not manditory.

Jeff M:

--- Quote from: mtnrockhopper on January 30, 2013, 06:47:24 AM ---GFI protection on your outlets. Oh, and one other thing too. GFI protection on your outlets.

If the garage is going to be closed up during brewing, you'll need a ventilation hood for steam and combustion gases (assuming gas burners). With proper ventilation the plastic sheeting walls are nice but not manditory.

--- End quote ---

A good friend of mine is a licenses electrician, ill be sure to tell him i need GFI protection.  The garage is well aired, it has 3 windows and a door, and they dont need to be closed during brewing, cept when its freezing out.  ill have to look at vent hoods.

Im assuming the only thing ill need permits for is water and sewerage, but ill go have a chat with whoever deals with these things at town hall.
Thanks guys:)

mtnrockhopper:
Even when it is cold I find cracking the doors and windows provides enough ventilation (although  I haven't tested this with some sort of measuring equipment). I also have some electric heaters that I plug in during the winter.
 
A friend has a hose spigot connected to hot water so he has hot water for cleaning. This is very nice, especially during winter.

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