Leaf Cutting Ant Forum

Im after a bit of advice, Im thinking about heating my room im going to keep my attas in, its a boarded off part of my loft which is around 3mtr by 5mtr, I want to be able to heat it and cool it if it gets to hot also i running it off the house heating isnt an option and i would like to do it and run it as cheaply as possible can any one give any advice on products i would need and also how i would control the temperature on such a large area.
Thank you

Daubz I had a set up in my garage that temps got to well under freezing and I used 3" celotex insulation, temp never moved, its top stuff. Its basically building what you want with the best insulation you can afford. Its not cheap stuff though.
You should look to build a large insulated vivarium if you ask me, that's what I would do. If you can afford to insulate the whole place to that level then rock on. Be brilliant.

Im going to use Celotex Insulation Board, (L)1200mm (W)450mm (T) 50mm to insulate the loft, will this keep the heat out as well because i know lofts can get pretty warm in the summer.

Daubz1977 wrote:Im going to use Celotex Insulation Board, (L)1200mm (W)450mm (T) 50mm to insulate the loft, will this keep the heat out as well because i know lofts can get pretty warm in the summer.

In a hot part of summer I had to use a fan to cool, But I'm pretty sure that's because I had a double glazing front. It should be pretty solid if you use that stuff, already thinking big lol.

always best to be prepared, you must have heard of the 6 p's

Afraid I've not what are they?

prior preparation prevents piss poor performance.

Daubz1977 wrote:prior preparation prevents piss poor performance.

That should be one if our motos lol

deansie26 wrote:

Daubz1977 wrote:Im going to use Celotex Insulation Board, (L)1200mm (W)450mm (T) 50mm to insulate the loft, will this keep the heat out as well because i know lofts can get pretty warm in the summer.

In a hot part of summer I had to use a fan to cool, But I'm pretty sure that's because I had a double glazing front. It should be pretty solid if you use that stuff, already thinking big lol.

When I used to grow cannabi.... no forget it!

I use u-foil! Lined the ant room out with it! It's good at keeping heat in or heat out! Looks like a space ship but works well, fairly cheap and easy to apply!