They filled in the pit, using bituminous mix from a torn-up roadway, old slats from the finishing building and some extra sand. They used some of the original concrete flooring panels as an apron in front of the building. With the structure in place, Dick began to outfit his new shop. A feed room next to the shop became convenient parts storage and the location for the electrical service panel. Dick also put his air compressor in the feed room to cut the noise level in the shop.
Air lines run on both sides of the shop, and electrical outlets are plentiful.
The Greens chose infrared heaters to keep the shop warm during the cold Minnesota winters. Two units hang from the north-side ceiling. Two feet of blown insulation sits above the ceiling. The stud walls are covered by 1-inch insulation board and enclose 4 inches of bat insulation. The first test of the system came in the winter of 1999.