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   RW | Nov 03, 2002 05:48pm | #1

   Random thoughts: check codes to see but suspect you still need explosion proof fans, sealed lights, switches, etc. Fan volume determined by sq ft of area being vented. When possible, put everything outside the room that you can (light switches, compressor) sealed troffer lights that lay in a gasket on the ceiling and bulb replacement from above (this assumes you can walk above to do so). For colder climates, you can get vents that pull in the outside air and have a heat element inside to heat what you're essentially blowing out the door, which doesn't solve the lost heat issue but keeps you away from potentially sucking shop dust into your finishing room. Vents in wall are common, and most I've seen use 2" thick roll batts like you'd get for commercial sized furnace units. Double doors, swinging out to the shop assist getting things in and out and suction inside only tightens door seal. Compressor, lines, filters, all outside with a run through the wall so all you have inside is a quick connect. Plenty of light, and if you can get a combination of natural and fixtures you might be happier. Ever notice how some colors shift depending of light? Think that's called chatoyance. If you're going to do a lot of color matching might look into how to isolate one from the other as need arises.