Saturday, May 7, 2011

Root Cellar Design

 
1.  Dig a really big hole.  (7' long by 8' deep by 5' wide)
2.  Order the culvert and have them cut a 3' diameter hole in the 4' culvert to be able to nest the two together.
3.  Place the 4' culvert in the hole, positioning it with a slight downward tilt for drainage.
4.  Place the ventilation tubes - 3" diam pcv tubing with a screened curved top to keep rain and bugs out.
5.  Place the 3' culvert into the hole - this needs to be a tight fit.
6.  Backfill
7.  Place the ladder into the 3' culvert
8.  Build the insulated trap door into the porch.

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