I recently purchased a building that I will convert into my new shop and I'd appreciate anyone's input on HVAC options. It's a cinderblock building that I am going to insulate and sheathe and I need to install an HVAC system. I received a quote to install a minisplit system w/2 zones (2,400 s.f. building); but my contractor said the dust from a woodshop is going to cause problems with such a system. He's recommending a more traditional electric forced air system with ductwork to avoid dust issues. The cost of the ducted system is nearly 3x the cost of the minisplit. If anyone else has gone through this decision process I'd appreciate any insights.
Thanks,
Kerry
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Kerry Smith
Gotham Woodworks
www.gothamwoodworks.com
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