You're making great progress mate - six foot is a great depth because at least if you change your mind about building a bunker you have a ready made grave 😅
@@LexsBudgetBunkerBuild I'm sure this would delight Mrs Trek. I joke it's for all the pets actually. I bet you're itching to tunnel sideways. Dale looks like he's going to have a mega bunker!
Concrete makes heat from the reaction, I think you can probably get away with it if you have 3 days without a frost, and the greenhouse is already warmer and a bit of plastic over the door.
Hey thanks for the shout out. In the video I share i more so was trying to show how they went through and did sections of "pillars" of sorts to stabilize the upper level. Then went back through to finish up the rest of the sections. In that process you are keeping support while you build the supportive structure
@@Mrdawhip No worries, I'm always keen to learn from others. Yeah I watched it. Lots to think about. If you haven't seen turbo conquering mega eagle, I recommend it. He has a pretty interesting method
Im sure the handles on the 65l bucket can't take it, the small ones hardly last long, for a long service life you should only fill the small one about 80% anyway.
Yeah, I fill them to the brim but take a good load off in the barrow before moving them. The 65's are much stronger and more practical. I have another method in the next video. I've also been warned to not leave them out in the sun for prolonged periods as the UV degrades them but won't be an issue over winter. Cheers
Sump is good. I'd dig it deeper while it's dry. The bunding around your bunker is a good idea. I wonder how much will seep in. That sand would be good in my garden to break up the clay "soil" here.
You're making great progress mate - six foot is a great depth because at least if you change your mind about building a bunker you have a ready made grave 😅
@@LexsBudgetBunkerBuild I'm sure this would delight Mrs Trek. I joke it's for all the pets actually.
I bet you're itching to tunnel sideways. Dale looks like he's going to have a mega bunker!
Concrete makes heat from the reaction, I think you can probably get away with it if you have 3 days without a frost, and the greenhouse is already warmer and a bit of plastic over the door.
Hey thanks for the shout out. In the video I share i more so was trying to show how they went through and did sections of "pillars" of sorts to stabilize the upper level. Then went back through to finish up the rest of the sections. In that process you are keeping support while you build the supportive structure
@@Mrdawhip No worries, I'm always keen to learn from others. Yeah I watched it. Lots to think about. If you haven't seen turbo conquering mega eagle, I recommend it. He has a pretty interesting method
@@TunnelTrek definitely have. I binge watched them but I haven't seen any updates in quite a while.
@@MrdawhipYeah, he's a great watch. Very intelligent and practical guy. Hopefully he's filming away for some more videos.
Im sure the handles on the 65l bucket can't take it, the small ones hardly last long, for a long service life you should only fill the small one about 80% anyway.
Yeah, I fill them to the brim but take a good load off in the barrow before moving them. The 65's are much stronger and more practical. I have another method in the next video. I've also been warned to not leave them out in the sun for prolonged periods as the UV degrades them but won't be an issue over winter. Cheers
Sump is good. I'd dig it deeper while it's dry. The bunding around your bunker is a good idea. I wonder how much will seep in. That sand would be good in my garden to break up the clay "soil" here.
Saturday I plan on taking the sump down to 7 feet. Mostly to scout out the work I have ahead of me soil wise
You are welcome to my sand 😂
@@TunnelTrek that's also a good reason to do it while you can. I'm keen to see what's down there.
Glad to be of service, i think.
Sorry I was meant to credit you 😂
@@TunnelTrek Don't worry about that, I just wasn't sure if it was my idea you meant or not.
@@NickBFTDIt certainly was - your comment was the light bulb moment in my head.
@@TunnelTrek Cool, I have reason to think about these things.