Understair humidor?

[GDII]

Good afternoon everyone. This is my first official post besides the intro post.

So i recently got the ok from the wife that it would ok to turn the closet space underneath yhe basement stairs into a cigar and wine -ador. Has anyone ever done this that can give tips on sealing it properly. Where materials were bought? Did you use spanish cedar veneer or 1/4" or did you use mahogany? Flooring type? How did you seal the door?

Any info or link would be awesome!!

Thanks Gabe

 

[Robertsndr68]

Someone here built one. Can't remember who though. Funkyj maybe?

 

[King Kill 33]

Here's a link. Not sure if this is what you are looking for. Also, I'm not sure if this fella is active anymore either.
http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php?t=61725

 

[GDII]

Hey thanks!! That is close to what i want to do. I want to the full height closet portion as well.

 

[StogieNinja]

Man, that sounds like an awesome project. I think it would be awesome to do, but that ain't ever happening in my house

 

[GDII]

The key for me was to throw in the wine storage for my wife!! Still in the early stages. Trying to figure out design and materials so i can come up with a budget.

Well thats the plan anyway!!

 

[MDSPHOTO]

You will want to follow this plan. I built a wine cellar in my new home and used this as my guide, it is well worth it to have the sprayed in foam versus using regular insulation. Can't wait to see the pics.

http://www.bracksco.com/buildwr/

 

[Colbyhuston]

How you have used this wine cellar at your new home..?

 

[MDSPHOTO]

Not sure I understand the question? I use the wine cellar as a wine cellar, but the same principles for building a wine cellar apply to building a walk-in humidor. To maintain proper humidity you want to have a tight seal and a vapor barrier to prevent mold & mildew.

 

[Jfire]

FunkeJJ has pics of his walk in that he built. They're under his member link. Click on his name once u find him under members search.

 

[Nas]

Not sure I understand the question? I use the wine cellar as a wine cellar, but the same principles for building a wine cellar apply to building a walk-in humidor. To maintain proper humidity you want to have a tight seal and a vapor barrier to prevent mold & mildew.

that is impressive sir

 

[MDSPHOTO]

Not sure I understand the question? I use the wine cellar as a wine cellar, but the same principles for building a wine cellar apply to building a walk-in humidor. To maintain proper humidity you want to have a tight seal and a vapor barrier to prevent mold & mildew.

that is impressive sir

Thanks. This "cellar" showed up in 32 boxes and was nothing more than a bunch of sticks with general directions for assembly which were absolutely no help. It took my wife and I three full weekends to assemble and wondered the whole time "how the hell are these sticks going to hold all the weight of the wine". Thankfully we've had no issues, but as you can tell its less than one third full.

 

[Nas]

Not sure I understand the question? I use the wine cellar as a wine cellar, but the same principles for building a wine cellar apply to building a walk-in humidor. To maintain proper humidity you want to have a tight seal and a vapor barrier to prevent mold & mildew.

that is impressive sir

Thanks. This "cellar" showed up in 32 boxes and was nothing more than a bunch of sticks with general directions for assembly which were absolutely no help. It took my wife and I three full weekends to assemble and wondered the whole time "how the hell are these sticks going to hold all the weight of the wine". Thankfully we've had no issues, but as you can tell its less than one third full.

that leaves u at least 1/3 for ur sticks :thumbup: