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Hi all. I started seeds in a 10x10 spare bedroom under T5s, planning to flower in a 9x5 tent in the same room. Due to ventilation and temperature control, as well as the need for more space and proximity to water/drainage, I'm building a 10x13 room in the garage. I will ditch the tent and just split the room into veg/flower sections. I'm keeping the T5s for veg and will add a second 1000w HPS to the flower area. Since this is a custom room (I'm building two walls in an existing corner), I'll be able to add all the correct ventilation ports for the room and the vented hoods as well as a port for a window unit AC that will jut into the garage space. I had a new 240v 20a dedicated circuit installed for the lights. I'm running DWC and have a reverse osmosis filter that I want to move to the new room. I'm aiming for a sealed room where I can run CO2 later. Because this is a garage, I'm hoping to have the digital ballasts outside the room to help with cooling.
The two walls will be standard 2x4 framing with R-13 fiberglass and 1/2" drywall. Ceilings are 9.5' and I'm going to run some 2x4 up there to anchor lights, mounts for ducting, etc. I'll put a vapor barrier on before the drywall. I think the AC will be blowing into the flower area and I'll just have a light-proof vent between the two areas. I'm thinking I'll separate the two areas with simple 2x3 framing with cheap paneling on one side. The concrete floor should help keep it cool. It doesn't seem like I ought to insulate the floor. I'm in a hot arid climate. I'm in a legal state and, as far as I know, am doing everything safely and to code. I'm also thinking of putting in a small sink with simple hoses to bring water in and drain it to the yard. Hopefully everything will fit in the new room and leave me with room to maneuver.
I've been doing lots of reading on grow room setup. Any feedback or advice is appreciated!
The two walls will be standard 2x4 framing with R-13 fiberglass and 1/2" drywall. Ceilings are 9.5' and I'm going to run some 2x4 up there to anchor lights, mounts for ducting, etc. I'll put a vapor barrier on before the drywall. I think the AC will be blowing into the flower area and I'll just have a light-proof vent between the two areas. I'm thinking I'll separate the two areas with simple 2x3 framing with cheap paneling on one side. The concrete floor should help keep it cool. It doesn't seem like I ought to insulate the floor. I'm in a hot arid climate. I'm in a legal state and, as far as I know, am doing everything safely and to code. I'm also thinking of putting in a small sink with simple hoses to bring water in and drain it to the yard. Hopefully everything will fit in the new room and leave me with room to maneuver.
I've been doing lots of reading on grow room setup. Any feedback or advice is appreciated!