Protecting the Root Cellar: Cold Weather and Winter Storm

TLDRDespite freezing temperatures and a winter storm, we continue work on the root cellar. The cob wall is almost complete, providing protection against the cold. We also take precautions to prevent freezing pipes. Excited to move onto the next phase of the house!

Key insights

🔥Despite the freezing temperatures and winter storm, work on the root cellar continues.

🌬️Windy and cold weather pose a challenge, but progress is being made.

🧱The cob wall is almost complete, providing protection against the cold.

🚧Backfilling work and finishing touches are required before considering the root cellar complete.

🔒Precautions are taken to prevent freezing pipes and ensure the safety of the root cellar.

Q&A

How is work on the root cellar progressing despite the freezing temperatures?

Despite the freezing temperatures, progress is being made on the root cellar. The cob wall is almost complete, providing protection against the cold.

What challenges did the windy weather pose during construction?

The windy weather made it difficult to work on the root cellar, but precautions were taken to ensure safety and progress.

Is the root cellar ready to be used?

The root cellar is almost complete, but there is still some backfilling work and finishing touches required before it can be considered fully complete.

How are freezing pipes prevented in the cold weather?

Precautions such as insulation and draining water from vulnerable pipes are taken to prevent freezing and ensure the safety of the root cellar.

What is the next phase of the house construction?

Once the root cellar is complete, the next phase of the house construction can begin.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Despite freezing temperatures and a winter storm, work on the root cellar continues.

08:49Despite the cold and windy weather, progress is being made on the cob wall.

09:58The root cellar is almost complete, with the cob wall providing protection against the cold.

12:32Precautions are taken to prevent freezing pipes and ensure the safety of the root cellar.

18:19The wall of the root cellar is almost finished, and backfilling work is underway.