Brewpastor's Coldroom Build

[Brewpastor]

I have been threatening this for years, but now it is coming together.

I have framed in a 80" x 90" cold room. Two of the wall are 2x4 against subgrade exterior walls and 2x6 against insulated above grade walls. The other 2 walls are 2 x 6. The ceiling is 2x6 against 2x12 existing insulated ceiling, and the floor is half 2x4 and half 2x6 on existing slab.

I have it all framed and I am ready to put in the window unit AC. I have build a recessed area for my draftbox/Irish Coffin. The interior ceiling height will be just under 8', with an exterior height of 9'.

I will post photos as they become available.

 

[humann_brewing]

I have been threatening this for years, but now it is coming together.

I have framed in a 80" x 90" cold room. Two of the wall are 2x4 against subgrade exterior walls and 2x6 against insulated above grade walls. The other 2 walls are 2 x 6. The ceiling is 2x6 against 2x12 existing insulated ceiling, and the floor is half 2x4 and half 2x6 on existing slab.

I have it all framed and I am ready to put in the window unit AC. I have build a recessed area for my draftbox/Irish Coffin. The interior ceiling height will be just under 8', with an exterior height of 9'.

I will post photos as they become available.

I was sitting too far from the monitor and thought I read 80' x 90' at first and was like, man Brewpaster does not mess around, still this is going to be awesome and can't wait to see the pics

 

[jcdillin]

I'm sure it will be amazing like most of your other builds

 

[Nurmey]

We demand lots of pictures!

 

[JKoravos]

What are you using for insulation?

 

[Brewpastor]

OK, here are the first round of pictures. You are looking at the northwest corner of the garage/brewery. You can see the block on the back wall, which is the portion of the wall that is below grade. The place is a mess, but what can I say, it is a work in process.

Framed room with opening for Irish Coffin niche:

Framed draft box niche with bar surface. Note the space below the framing which allows access to the inside of the Irish Coffin:

The mess that is my brewery:

Irish Coffin temporarily in place:

I will be using standard insulation with craft paper backing. R-19 and R-12. Sheet-rock exterior and foam board interior. More to come.

 

[HVBrewtality]

this is going to look great finished, can't wait to see it.

 

[david_42]

For a few extra bucks you can get R-23 and R-13 batts. They are made with smaller diameter fibers.

 

[leboeuf]

Nice!
Looks like a solid old delta table saw there too!
I love all the random stainless goodies in there.

 

[JOHN51277]

That is a SWEET setup man. I can't wait to see more progress!

 

[drost]

Looking good, BP! Keep the pics coming!

 

[JKoravos]

damn, two beer engines?

 

[Layne]

Whoa, WAY cool!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[EAC]

So, why not just buy a refrigerator?

 

[Bsquared]

So, why not just buy a refrigerator?

Why not just buy beer?

 

[Bobby_M]

So, why not just buy a refrigerator?

When's the last time you've seen a 392 cubic foot refrigerator?

 

[Brewpastor]

When's the last time you've seen a 392 cubic foot refrigerator?

HAH! That is great! My father-in-law is already talking about apple storage. Next thing I know it will be a root cellar!

 

[buckheadhobo]

I am definitely tuning in for this!
Speaking of root cellars, I wonder if one might work for lagering... anyone have any experience?

 

[Brewpastor]

All depend on the temperature, but it has to be better than the back room or closet.

 

[the_bird]

I was sitting too far from the monitor and thought I read 80' x 90' at first and was like, man Brewpaster does not mess around, still this is going to be awesome and can't wait to see the pics

Totally +1, and it was completely unsurpising given that this is BP we're talking about.

In fact, I was a little disappointed when I realized he was talking "inches"!

 

[Joker]

In fact, I was a little disappointed when I realized he was talking "inches"!

That sounds like a punch line to a joke. However, could you imagine a 7200 sq ft cold room. Mercy.

 

[Brewpastor]

However, could you imagine a 7200 sq ft cold room. Mercy.

Actually, I can!

 

[the_bird]

Uh oh, we've given him an idea! He's going big! We're going to see Rio Grande Mark II!

 

[Evan!]

That looks nice, pastorman. Someday I'm going to do this. Not on this house, but when we go looking for our next one, that will be something I'll have in mind...space for that thing!

 

[PseudoChef]

So, why not just buy a refrigerator?

Greatest post ever.

 

[Brewpastor]

That is my wife's question!

 

[DrKarma]

It kind of reminds me of this



...but for good beer

 

[Brewpastor]

Now that is funny. And more than a little true in my case.

 

[Brewpastor]

OK, I have a question. As I put up the insulation and the plastic vapor barrier, does the Vapor barrier go inside or outside?

 

[Bobby_M]

Don't take my answer as if I know what I'm talking about, but I'm going to give it to you anyway. It goes on the outside facing the hot moist environment. If that moisture gets through the insulation and hits the inner cold wall, it will condense and make for a mold situation. You want to keep warm moist air where it will stay that way.