I was reading a thread on an earthen root cellar and thought it might be a good idea to get some feedback on my concrete idea.
1. A concrete basement under a 12 x 12 garden shed.
2. The exterior concrete walls would be coated with tar and I would build a french drain around the perimeter taking any water accumulation away from the structure.
3. I would insulate the floor of the garden shed.
4. two pipes would allow heated air to move out of the cellar and one to allow cool air in.
5. the floor would be concrete.
I have not built a cellar before in this area and I have no idea of what to expect for temperature and humidity. I would appreciate any and all advice from those who have built cellars.
Thank you!
1. A concrete basement under a 12 x 12 garden shed.
2. The exterior concrete walls would be coated with tar and I would build a french drain around the perimeter taking any water accumulation away from the structure.
3. I would insulate the floor of the garden shed.
4. two pipes would allow heated air to move out of the cellar and one to allow cool air in.
5. the floor would be concrete.
I have not built a cellar before in this area and I have no idea of what to expect for temperature and humidity. I would appreciate any and all advice from those who have built cellars.
Thank you!