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Rebuilding old storm cellar

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db

04-21-2003 07:49:57




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This may be a little off-subject, but folks here seem to know about these types of things. I have an old storm cellar on my farm that neds a new door, back window, and roof vent. Its the type that has concrete stairs going down and a rounded concrete roof that rises above ground level slightly. The original door would have been just a little up off ground level, but laying almost flat. The concrete seems to be in decent shape, except the framing around the stairs, which is cracking. I was going to coat the inside of the cellar with this moisture blocking paint I saw at the local hardware store. Also, I wanted to replace the original wooden door with one made of steel. There is only a hole where I'm guessing a small back window used to be. Any suggestions or things that I need to know? What should I watch out for? Thanks.

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Scott

04-23-2003 14:01:53




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 Re: rebuilding old storm cellar in reply to db, 04-21-2003 07:49:57  
Just make sure it's sound. My grandmother's caved in a couple years ago. The curved concrete at the top of the back wall would have made a good head stone if she'd have been in there. Thank GOD she wasn't. Lost several jars of good cannings though. No telling what caused it to cave, it was all concrete.



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Central Minnesota

04-23-2003 06:11:02




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 Re: rebuilding old storm cellar in reply to db, 04-21-2003 07:49:57  
The use kinda' determines how you refurbish the old cellar. Shelter? Vegetable storage? Other? What kind of climate you live in, etc. I've rebuilt a couple and designed a couple others. I use one myself (for 30 years) for vegetable storage. Drop me a line at [[email protected]] and I can give you plenty of info.



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