# Converting shed to hold grow room **URL:** \ **Category:** Grow Room\ **Created:** [September 21, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558 "2021-09-21T18:51:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TuukkaOne](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/tuukkaone/32/514986_2.png) [@TuukkaOne](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TuukkaOne)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/1 "2021-09-21T18:51:36Z")
Has anyone tried to convert a shed into a grow room? I have a 15 x 12 shed that has a cement floor and electricity. I would like to move my tents into this shed. (2x2 and 4x4) I live in Virginia so the environmental would be the main issue. I would need to get air flow in there, I believe I would cut out vents on 2 sides. Then I would also need A/C (looking at stand up units) and heaters, and humidifier. I think I would keep all equipment outside of the tent. So, I would be heating and cooling the whole shed. The big question is if it can keep the environment up for the hot summer and cool winters day. Any input is appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Covertgrower](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/covertgrower/32/423081_2.png) [@Covertgrower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Covertgrower)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2021, 6:56pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/2 "2021-09-21T18:56:15Z")
Mini split, would work best for that space, or window air conditioning, with oil filled radiator for heat. Heat recovery is going to be the biggest challenge in winter. Because air exchange to the outside. Virginia doesn’t sound really cold, but insulation might be good to have too. ---
**Author:** ![Brobdab](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/brobdab/32/479897_2.png) [@Brobdab](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Brobdab)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/3 "2021-09-21T18:57:24Z")
I grow in a shed, but I keep my tents in the house. In the shed I got large sheets of foam and covered them in mylar to make my grow space. I cut a hole for a small window a/c which keeps the humidity down. I also have 2 oscillating fans. During the winter I only need a small radiator heater. ---
**Author:** ![2GreenThumbs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/2greenthumbs/32/696724_2.png) [@2GreenThumbs](https://ilgmforum.com/u/2GreenThumbs)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/4 "2021-09-21T21:37:33Z")
My opinion is toss the tent, put in a window AC WITH Dehumidifier built in, HPS lights for heat, wall off part of shed with false wall and secret door, paint flat white. Just my two cents as you have real potential but your tent days need to evolve toward what you could really achieve. Think bigger, hidden and something you can stand up in. ---
**Author:** ![TuukkaOne](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/tuukkaone/32/514986_2.png) [@TuukkaOne](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TuukkaOne)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/5 "2021-09-21T23:37:45Z")
Excellent idea, I like the idea of building a room out. I could get a nice 4’ X 12" area. Thank you all… ---
**Author:** ![Allinherhead](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/allinherhead/32/525479_2.png) [@Allinherhead](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Allinherhead)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/6 "2021-09-22T01:03:56Z")
I just tagged you on a journal I did and this particular part is how I solved the heating issue in my room. Just wanted to share in case it is helpful. ---
**Author:** ![dbrn32](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dbrn32/32/533801_2.png) [@dbrn32](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dbrn32)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/7 "2021-09-23T13:12:39Z")
I would build a room too, but I also agree that a split unit would be best for cooling. You could get with heat as well. ---
**Author:** ![BigL703](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigl703/32/532706_2.png) [@BigL703](https://ilgmforum.com/u/BigL703)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/8 "2021-09-26T23:10:03Z")
Hello fellow Virginian, I thought about this too. The main issue is going to be controling temps. Most sheds ive been in are either way to hot or way to cold, depending on season. How big of a shed? I saw someone said something about a mini split. Thats a great solution if you can afford it ---
**Author:** ![Indicanna\_Jones](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/indicanna_jones/32/568733_2.png) [@Indicanna\_Jones](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Indicanna_Jones)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2021, 11:29pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/9 "2021-09-26T23:29:09Z")
Insulate the hell out of it whatever you decide ---
**Author:** ![TuukkaOne](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/tuukkaone/32/514986_2.png) [@TuukkaOne](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TuukkaOne)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2021, 11:40pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/10 "2021-09-26T23:40:38Z")
The shed is 12x15, I am adding a wall to make the grow space 12x4. The grow space will be 4x4 and 2x2 at the other end. Just picked up sheet rock. I plan on insulating. I figure a radiator oil based will work and a floor standing ac unit. Wish me luck. Any input is appreciated ---
**Author:** ![BigL703](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigl703/32/532706_2.png) [@BigL703](https://ilgmforum.com/u/BigL703)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/11 "2021-09-26T23:42:06Z")
Excellent start IMO. What part of VA are you in? I would try to seal up the seams as good as you can. Only thing that pops to mind right now. ---
**Author:** ![TuukkaOne](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/tuukkaone/32/514986_2.png) [@TuukkaOne](https://ilgmforum.com/u/TuukkaOne)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2021, 12:18am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/12 "2021-09-27T00:18:40Z")
Live on NC border ---
**Author:** ![Dhooter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a183cd/32.png) [@Dhooter](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Dhooter)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 7:05am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/13 "2021-09-28T07:05:56Z")
Hello. I am also built a split in my 12x24 shed here in NY. I am in about 1200 in materials. A lot colder for a lot longer but with insulation and a little space heater in the tent you should have no problem. It was the mid 60s here today and the grow room was 84 with the heater on its lowest setting. Rh was about 40. 2inch foam on floor with osb on top Insulated walls and ceiling and topped with silver ils board then tapped Silver bubble wrap around lower wall. I think keeping it cool here is going to be a problem without AC. But then I will be outside so I hope this brought some insight for you. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/a/f/2/af2bc4a4c76bf2741109a1dcf5b59214c6987964.jpeg) 65 inch’s x96 x72 of useable space ---
**Author:** ![BigL703](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bigl703/32/532706_2.png) [@BigL703](https://ilgmforum.com/u/BigL703)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/14 "2021-09-28T19:21:21Z")
Great example!! Are you doing a grow journal? Would love to follow along for possible future plans ---
**Author:** ![Dhooter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a183cd/32.png) [@Dhooter](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Dhooter)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/converting-shed-to-hold-grow-room/75558/15 "2021-09-28T20:06:31Z")
Yes I am . I dropped seeds today.coming soon