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First of all hello all and thank you in advance for any advice.havent posted much but have read alot on here..you all seem very helpful.sorry so long..so heres my problem that happen over this past winter.I bought a nice 8x8 shed that was already built,secured it,wired it (its own breaker)and insulted the roof and 3 walls with 3 12" insulation.The front wall with the doors in it i put 12" blue board on (not clued just cut to fit tight)added a very nice space heater with built in thermostat that worked great along with a humidifier.My temps were nice and steady as was my humidity,but the front wall kept haveing moister on it which turned into mold.Moved all reptiles back into house for now but would like to solve my problem and move them back in and add a small air conditioner..Ive been told that I didnt have enough fresh air flow ?? So whats the best way to fix this with out losing all my heating or cooling through vents ? if thats what was causing it..thanks again..has anyone had any experience usig a shed like this? would like to hear opinions..

These issues are strongly influenced by local conditions which vary quite a bit. Best to contact a local building inspector and ask him/her some questions. They are usually willing to help.
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0.0.1 Gonyosoma oxycephala - Java locale (green)

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Lioke Chris said a local building inspector (although I havn't had luck with any) or a local builder may be better suited to answer your questions than any of us. Save for the similar circumstance that somebody on hear (kingsnake) lives near you and has a similar experiance.

My only advice other than local help, is to remember that house garages and yes even sheds need to breath. Fiber fill insulation uses a vaper barrier that allows airflow but not moisture to travel through. Exterior house wrap does the same, expanded polysterene doesn't do so well.

In our attempts to make things insulated and sustain proper temps and humidity we often take it one step to far and seal the building to much. Weather it be a room or a garage or seperate building or shed. Sometimes we just go to far.

The fact that you are getting condensation and mold is evidence of two things. There is indeed a higher moisture content in the air within the shed and that the airflow is limited.

One of the reasons basements seam so dank and moist is that concrete doesn't breath. With airflow this condition can be lessened.

As far as what you should do I can't say as I have no idea what your conditions may be. I hope someone local can provide a bit more help.

Good Luck
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Jeremy

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Thank you.Yes I think I may have sealed it to well in my attempt
to "hold" the heat in. I know a couple builders and will ask them. But I do appreciate you guys taking the time to try and help.I may not even continue to try and use it for this purpose.It has it pros but it also has its cons..Thanks again