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<p>Firstly, forgive me if my metres/feet calculations are wrong, I'm from Aus and most of you are from the states... </p><p>I'm currently planning a workshop and hobby room for my backyard to cater for my woodwork and train hobby. I'm hoping to build a 10m x 6m (about 33' x 20') building. </p><p>As the wood working shop generates a lot of dust I'll be partitioning the train room. I'm planning a train room of around 4m x 4m (13' x 13') and a storage room of 2m x 4m for tools and hardware leaving me a large room of 6m x 6m for the wood work. I'll be working in N scale so 13x13 gives me plenty of track options.</p><p>I know a few of you will think I should allocate the large room for the trains and the small room for the workshop, but my mind is set on this<span class="smiley">[:)]</span></p><p>What I'm after is some input on design considerations for the room so that I can ensure I cater for them when I'm building. What I have so far are</p><p>- fully drywall lined (we call it gyprock), walls and ceiling</p><p>- fully insulated (walls, ceilings) to reduce temperate variation and so it is more bearable in summer and winter.</p><p>- plenty of power points (at least 6 sockets)</p><p>- I'm open for suggestions on lighting.</p><p>- internal door (from the workshop) to reduce drafts etc.</p><p>- 2 large windows for natural light (but will need blinds when not in use to protect against sun and for insulation)</p><p>- beer fridge, TV and comfy chair!!!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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