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JustCallMeMittens t1_j16ukmg wrote

My project plans look slightly different.

For example, I have one phase of construction and it’s called “Shed? [Y/N]”

While I may not have 3D models, I feel I can convey the same ideas through scattered sheets of paper with eraser rips and lashing out at others.
If you require access to the reference materials, the majority have fallen behind the workbench so we’re both fucked.

Cost is three times whatever estimate I give.
Project duration is calculated using a similar nuanced algorithm.

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frzn_dad t1_j16qcrf wrote

On/off is cheaper because it just uses a basic on/off thermostat and zone valves.

When you want to have a floor setpoint you need additional analog sensors, modulating valves, an interface to set the temps, and controllers with appropriate i/o to monitor/control it all.

For most not rich people slippers are the right answer.

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snowe2010 t1_j16oz7h wrote

Reply to comment by NukEvil in I built a shed this summer by JohnVerSteeg

Yeah I mean OPs shed is beautiful, but they massively overpaid and spent a lot of time doing backbreaking labor they didn’t have to. Bet they learned quite a bit though! Oftentimes that is worth the cost alone.

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armouredqar t1_j16oqha wrote

I'm going to guess that their system was something different at core (like electric) or something very wrong with the set-up.

For yours I guess others have laid it out - the temperature of the water flowing through should be moderate. I've had a mixed system of rads and floor, and quite clearly distinctly different loops and temperature settings (note some rads can be designed for low temperature).

For our radiant flooring, the heated flooring sections are never cold - they move slowly in heat terms, so even if the heat was cut off it would take hours to get to 'cold'.

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snowe2010 t1_j16k0tc wrote

>If you had hired someone or a contractor with a small team to do this, you could have doubled or tripled your budget. And it wouldn't have been as nice or strong as what you built.

oof. probably not. We got a shed installed at the end of 2020 and it cost half this amount, with a lot more of a foundation (that we built) and the shed being larger. Tuff Sheds are built really well too. They just bring it in pieces and assemble on site. Took them less than 2 hours...

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