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Pizzazz
06-17-05, 06:59 AM
I am designing a new home that will be built in Montana where it can be VERY cold. I was wondering if heating will be necessary in a basement that is used strictly for storage. The reason for this question is my father’s home in Montana has an unheated crawl space and his pipes never freeze. I can only assume that some of the heat from the first floor will keep the crawl space just warm enough to prevent pipe freezing. Another reason I prefer not to heat the basement is energy cost. Any thoughts?
Grady
06-17-05, 06:35 PM
Keep them close to the floor & insulate well. You should not have to heat the basement.