Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation Re: Cost of gas patio heaters? 2Jul 20, 2009 10:17 pm Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." Re: Cost of gas patio heaters? 11Aug 04, 2009 11:36 am Building 'The Kingston' (with 'Boston' elevation) through Blueprint Homes in Hocking, Perth **PCI complete 06.02.10** My Thread - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=17607 Re: Cost of gas patio heaters? 13Aug 06, 2009 12:01 am I've had some pretty good experience with these kinds of heaters in the US. I "closed in" my patio and had a hot tub out there. Total area was about 50m2. This was by no means a sealed space nor was it insulated. Even in this size space, the heater was effective and could increase the temperature in the space from about 25F in the winter to around 55 to 60F. We used that space all year round no matter how cold outside. In the winter I would go through a tank every 1-2 weeks but that was using the heater for several hours on most days. In a different house I had similar results with a much more open arrangement. The trick is to keep most of the weather out. In a totally open space, effectiveness is pretty ordinary. Unless your space is air-tight, these types of heaters don't present much of a hazard from a ventilation perspective. Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the… 3 7998 If your patio is going to be 35 sqm then that's going to need Council Approval. The fact that they previously approved your 25sqm patio will be irelevant 1 5694 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair This is a very challenging situation, made much harder by not being on site. Firstly, I think that I originally… 10 9292 |