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drg0nzo · #1 (**permalink**) 02-16-2007, 10:35 PM

Looking to build a clandestine grow box in the attic. First time but I plan to adopt the "Grow-Box design under $600 " from BigBloomer:

http://forum.grasscity.com/grow-room...der-600-a.html

I am concerned about the tempurature. I live in the northern states where the temp can hit extremes, especially in an uninsulated attic (-10degrees F - 120 degrees F).
I am just wondering if insulating the outside of the box (Thermal styrofoam) is even worth the time or should I just think about spring and fall growing?

Here are few things that may help:

Air intake will be pulled from inside the house (72- 75 degrees), exhaust will be sent out the roof via the "fart fan".

Box will be damn near airtight and possibly insulated on the outside 1-1 1/2" styrofoam insulation.

I am a first time grower still in the scheming stages, and unfortunatley....this has to be in the attic, real clandestine like.

Anyway, opinions would be appreciated.

#1 (permalink) 02-16-2007, 10:35 PM
drg0nzo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In da nort' Posts: 6	Growbox in an uninsulated attic? Need Opinions. Looking to build a clandestine grow box in the attic. First time but I plan to adopt the "Grow-Box design under $600 " from BigBloomer: http://forum.grasscity.com/grow-room...der-600-a.html I am concerned about the tempurature. I live in the northern states where the temp can hit extremes, especially in an uninsulated attic (-10degrees F - 120 degrees F). I am just wondering if insulating the outside of the box (Thermal styrofoam) is even worth the time or should I just think about spring and fall growing? Here are few things that may help: Air intake will be pulled from inside the house (72- 75 degrees), exhaust will be sent out the roof via the "fart fan". Box will be damn near airtight and possibly insulated on the outside 1-1 1/2" styrofoam insulation. I am a first time grower still in the scheming stages, and unfortunatley....this has to be in the attic, real clandestine like. Anyway, opinions would be appreciated.