Climate Controlled Shed for Taxidermy
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I currently use a 10x12 bedroom for my stuff: LS Mt. Lion, LS Bobcat, LS Lynx, LS Coyote, LS 2 Grey Foxes, 2 Mule Deer Shoulder Mounts, 2 Antelope Shoulder Mounts, and 2 WT Shoulder Mounts.
It's a perfect fit for now, but I'm thinking down the road when we need this bedroom for a kid. I'd rather not convert my garage into living space just for taxidermy work, so was thinking about a climate controlled shed in the backyard. Anybody have this? I live in Westchester County, New York so being able to control the temperature/humidity inside the shed is a must. Thanks in advance....
Why not put them throughout the house? Unless of course they are all Xbow kills in which case I could understand wanting to hide them ;)
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TackleBox - I do not want them throughout the house, its not hunting lodge. It would clash with the rest of the décor.
I like them to be all in 1 room (office/den type setting).
Btw, they are all gun kills.
As a taxidermist, we have several clients that have most of their work in climate controlled finished pole barns. These are the ultimate mancaves with their boats, cars, yes... even one with a helicopter. Heat is not as much of an issue as humidity control. Humidity is harder on mounts than is heat. Even with tanned skins, mold can be a problem if the area is too wet.
Thanks, Keith. How are they heated/cooled?
I'm not really sure, but most use conventional forced air/heat I believe. The one "shed" had in-floor heat. These guys have more than enough money, they don't mess with wood heat.
Yea, I have no interest in wood heat. Was just wondering if the structure was independent from the house or somehow connected.
Neighbor has built a small garage/man cave next to his house. Fully insulated and heated with a small furnace that runs off the main propane tank. Has a small A/C unit for summer. Said that had he to do it over again, would have used hot water heat in floor.
I have a friend with a built in gun safe so large that he has elk and moose mounts inside of it along with his guns and other valuables. It has a door like a bank vault......not quite a man cave though......I have yet to have my drink in the gun safe.
Spike - I'm thinking an extension on the house would cost a whole lot more.
Wow! You have the North American Cat Slam!
" LS Mt. Lion, LS Bobcat, LS Lynx,"
Pictures ??? Please!
My neighbor's garage was a pole barn "kit" which he erected himself, weather sealed, and insulated. He's pretty frugal and cheap, so I imagine the cost was reasonable.
Thanks. I need the lynx yet.
Taken a few feral also but never had one mounted.
I found this company randomly > http://shedsunlimited.net/backyard-home-office-shed-prefab/ I would be interested in something like the "Premier Backyard Office Studios" which includes the following: • Two inches of closed cell foam insulation in the floor, walls and ceiling • Simulated hardwood flooring • A choice of Bead Board, Drywall or Knotty Pine interior • Interior paint or stained – Benjamin Moore color • Five Electrical Outlets • Two Lights • One Light Switch • One Breaker Box
I would definitely get the Knotty Pine interior. Seems to me having something like this done for $10K is way cheaper than an extension or converting garages to living area. I got several years before deciding but curious as to others thoughts?
XbowfromNY's Link
I've thought about doing a room in my barn, down the road. What about one of the heat and air units like you see in hotel rooms?
In my laboratory's CT room at work, I use 2 dehumidifiers and 1 humidifier to control the humidity and a separate heater to control the heat. I have to maintain ambient conditions for curing samples. Your HVAC guy will have a better plan for a separate building.
yea, Link. That's what I was thinking.