Looking to convert a playhouse into a cellar

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Matt_Ortiz, Apr 8, 2014.

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  1. Matt_Ortiz

    Matt_Ortiz Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 California

    Does anyone have any experience with this and what did you do in terms of insulating the playhouse and venting with an a/c unit in there. This playhouse unit is an A-frame and is about 16x8. Planning on insulating and putting up sheet rock and using an AC window unit to keep it cool. I'm thinking this shouldn't be as difficult to insulate but rarely do things go well when I'm involved with manual labor. Any thoughts???
     
    #1 Matt_Ortiz, Apr 8, 2014
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    OPJohn Initiate (0) Oct 5, 2013 Florida

    That's 128 sq. ft. of space, so just a small window unit should be able to keep up with it. 5,000 BTU or similar (no lower) with heat would be ideal. You'll need to figure out how you'll wire it up for either 110v or 220v and you might also want to invest in a dehumidifier to keep the cellar in the 50% humidity range if you live in a moist environment. Home depot carries insulating wall panels for basements (Amdry, etc.). I've never done any sheetrock work so i'm sure someone more experienced that I can chime in if you need help, or just check out youtube for DIY videos.
     
    #2 OPJohn, Apr 11, 2014
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