Building a Hobbit style root cellar Part IV
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Stone vaulted in ground root cellars can be water proofed in many ways, and traditional practices abound from all over the world, depending on local custom and readily found materials.
After long search, I found an older gentleman whose father helped in the construction of such a barrel vault, though for a horse drawn fire engine, not far from here. After our talk I decided on this already proven technique here in our local area with our local soils and stones. Obviously those living in a differing climate or with differing soils may need a different path.
Just a few quick touches on the root cellar. Clay subsoil was piled up and compacted creating a mini hill. Before that, a small and simple sandstone chimney was built to service the roof vent shaft. Reclaimed log cabin chimney stones were repurposed in a fitting tribute to the Appalachian style of "on edge" chimney construction, not seen anywhere else (that I am aware of).
Wet clay was molded and formed into a simple retaining wall near the front edge of the roof to help hold some soil in place.
Once well wet and tamped, this clay becomes like concrete, and when sloped correctly sheds water very well, much the same way as traditional New England homes used a clay drainage apron around the home.
A good video on the process of clay flooring can be seen here in this historic video:
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Thanks to John for the ideas and practical applications of clay aprons.
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You're really going to confuse archaeologists in the future. 😁
Hobbit hole root celler yards from Japanese structures and other century's style buildings all carbon dating to the early 21st century, yeah, they'll be scrathcing their heads for sure, then one of the yech guys will find this channel in the archives and solve the riddle for their boss.
He needs to make and hide some tiny Hobbit looking bones in there...
@@thomasarussellsr I just hope he didn't demo them after he finished. It would be especially cool to let visitors come and see some of the stuff he made. Then again, dude's like this tend to prefer the private life so that probably wouldn't be an option.
I'd love to be able to see some of these in real life though.
I'd like to see this in 10 years after things have settled and moss has grown on the vent!
Oh, yeah, me too. I'd love a tour of what has already been done and see how everything has settled in so far.
Curious if you intend putting some kind of screen in the air vent chimney. Looks like it'd be an easy way for critters to get in and eat your roots and vegetables.
Wondered same thing. Hey. Someone dug up old gardening naturally videos with eliot coleman. Here is one on root cellars. ruclips.net/video/_V_P5DKxjMI/видео.html
I was wondering if he would put a coarse of stone that protruded so they couldn’t climb because they would be upside down.
If they got in they’d never get out.
@@johnmarkhatfield Squirrels could still ninja their way in though. I have no doubt.
Yonder Bagel oh yes. Screen for them. But rats and mice. Ugh. I hate the idea of rats and mice eating all the potatoes. Or perhaps have a live trap right inside so he could put him on the barbee.
Can't wait till there is fresh grass on the roof!
Is this what they mean when they say “go pound sand”? Lol.
So weird, this morning I remembered out of nowhere that I never followed up and finished the build series and watched the third one this morning and wondered hmmmm I’d like to see what it looks like now then BOOM this video pops up
if you made two entrances, the hills would have eyes.
How would you get out?
No.
lol
@@sierralarars I second the nope
It almost annoys me that someone could have this much patience. Good work mate!
Thanks 👍
Чертовски трудоемкая работа.
У автора нечеловеческое терпение и отличное здоровье.
He is a man of focus. Commitment. Sheer will.
I recommend a wire mesh on the opening of the vent to reduce unwanted critters.
Josh, is the type of mortar you're using for this root cellar waterproof enough for an application like enclosing a spring? Addendum: nevermind, I just spent some time reading through the Lancaster Limeworks site and now have a much better understanding of the various lime products available. Thanks for sharing the link!
Regards-HW
Who dislikes this are from mordor.
One does not simply dislike a Mr Chickadee video.
No subtitles this time?
Every time I watch one of your builds, I feel so incredibly lazy! Very nicely done.
And the honesty award goes to... lol
No doubt, this guy is a working son of a gun!
Man you are something beyond extraordinary. Those are some tight skills.
I need to thank you. I was in a fast-paced life, in a hurry for everything, I wanted to see YT's videos in 2x so as not to spend too much time, it happened that I didn't enjoy the videos and wasted my time. When I first met your channel, your peace, your calm and simplicity led me to slow down my life and today I am much better. Thank you for that. Big hug from Brazil!
De nada meu amigo
This is an amazing channel, you do the most incredible projects I've ever seen.
A little wire mesh embedded in your vent would go a long way.Them critters are crafty.lol
No subtitles on this one. You're throwing me off
That is a beautiful piece of history that you and your wife have made!
Thank you kindly
On our farm when I was a child our cellars were all vaulted roofs as well but it was all made of cedar and covered in dirt and grew grass on top of the cellar. This vaulted root cellar is an incredible feat and it must of taken you have a year at least to build it. Great Job Josh as usual your projects are always inspirational to say the least.
I’m glad to see the musical group known as Stomp! is making a come back
Dear Mr. Chickadee.
👍👌👏 Very well done again and as always! Please kindly allow me to ask: Will there be anything added to the ventilation chimney to make it rodentproof?
Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards, luck and health.
Double screen, fine for insects, larger for rodents usually works well
Dear @@MrChickadee
Thanks for replying.
I already thought so. I only asked because the mesh wasn't integrated when the ventilation chimney was built.
Sincerely yours.
it's always a pleasure and joy to watch your videos.
How to get absolutely shredded: build a root cellar out of hand-hewn stone.
Wow. Just keeps getting better. Every stone cut by hand. 👍
Love this series, love this channel! One of the few I cant wait for the next episode!
This is one of the most amazing project builds I've ever seen on RUclips!
Awesome video series. I'm fascinated by inexpensive construction and landscaping ideas. I would like to build my own homestead someday when my wife and I retire. Thank you for sharing.
You all are the very deffinition of good ole American work ethic... Also great video's..
I find it interesstin gthat the way we build our farm houses back in the day was yielded way more social interaction than what we do today
a work of art, seems a shame to cover it up, congrats!...bless Yah...doug
The stone by itself might not be enough to insulate it and keep the inside at a cooler temp, year round. Though I've never seen one with a "chimney", either. I know that heat rises, but one would think it'd also let in some heat in the summer. I suppose he could always plug it up later if it doesn't work as intended.
ruclips.net/video/8pwIoPB43aM/видео.htmlm37s
@@brandonboyd5348 from what I understand it's really a year round thing. just for winter. could probably use it for some other function though during the warmer months
What has it gots in its nasty little cellar.
Where is me precious?
The Pyramids were built by thousands of Mr. Chickadees just humbly plugging away. Not a word was uttered from start to finish.
As ever very interesting and all built so nicely, I like the look of your boots what make are they? Look forward to your next one, many thanks
USMC...
They're made by Belleville.
ExcelenteJosh, quedó hermoso. Un abrazo.
It's just about time to stark stacking some hobbits in there.
How do you keep animals from climbing into the vent?
double screen, fine for bugs, then large for critters...
Great job Josh, you’re doing a great job and it’s looking fantastic!👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻thanks so much for sharing your skills and Craftsmanship with us.
‘‘Twas a fine build and a pleasure to be watchin’ Mr. Chickadee. Top o’ the marnin’ to yuh for all the rest of yer days.
Lots of questions about the vent not being rodent proof.
I’m assuming Josh already has a plan that we will see in Part V.
But the vent is already rodent proof. They have no chance of getting out of the cellar from the vent. 😝
won’t need to if they’ve got a steady food supply :/
Congratulations!!! Such a enormous amount of work and beautiful building. If I were to make the same, I would never do this alone, even if it was needed;). Success hard man!!!
Just enormous amount of work. I'm simply amazed.
It would be great to sow the lawn on the roof. It will strengthen the roof and will add it a certain style:)
I almost felt like a I was watching an indie claymation film about a farmer because they way he was moving. Maybe it was the lighting too
What type of vegetation will you plant over the root cellar to keep soil stabilized? You do good work👍👍
I really enjoy these videos. People are missing out on real life. You are building a lasting high quality homestead there. It's awesome.
What an absolutely fantastic mini series just ob building your root cellar! Even more so like all your videos not a modern "mechanical tool" in sight - the majority of people these days can't even tie their shoe laces without the need to have a mechanical device to help them do it! For that alone I salute you Sir!
I was just thinking about you and that it was time for another cellar vid. 🙂
Haha, yeah, I told a friend about it today and how there hadn‘t been a new episode for some time! :D
Love
Me and my son call and talk after we both watch this guy. Just something good and to see what can be done with work.
500 years later, they'll discover the ancient youtubers' houses
This project just keeps getting better and better. Your incredibly strong lifting those heave stones day by day. One of the best hobbit projects I’ve seen. Cheers buddy 👍👍
Can't wait till the spring when that lush green grass pops out.
maybe this fall...
I absolutely love your videos, but there so short. I just want more, more, more. Keep up the amazing work.
i'm looking forward to one of the last series “hobbit style cellar”:
installing the wifi network...
;-) greets from Austria
Mr Chickadee’s patience is inspiring.
Hola Mr Chickadee Trabajo muy duro , queda muy chullo 👍
I really enjoyed this video 😶
I’m curious as to what direction the door faces.
Edit: Since it’s designed at keep things cool, I would assume North, but I wonder if it might get too cold in some climates in winter.
My guess, by the sun position in all these videos, is south. If the filming is happening in the late afternoon; south-southwest, South-south-east if in the early morning, again, My guess.
Simply judging by the trees and general growth I would say somewhere near or around the Appalachian Mountains.
I think he's in Tennessee or Kentucky.
The door is facing just a few degrees north of due East
@@bojyles he's in Kentucky
Dude bro! What's come of the Hobbit style root cellar?? Can we get an update? Did you grow grass on top? Would that help insulate/weatherize it, or would the roots weaken the structure? What's the finished inside look like? You said you lime-washed it, right? Is there a floor in there? Stone floor, wood or just a dirt floor? Did you build shelving? Is it being used for food storage? So curious...
Most people: look at the rocks - > go eat a big mack
Novice level: lift a rock - > drop it on toe, take 2 weeks sick days
Advanced level: dig the dirt preparing the ground - > burn the shovel
Mr. Chickadee: build all from ground up - > you crush your fist if you hit his abs
is there NO PART 5??
Wow, I am awed by your work. And a bit jealous.
But, I'm thinking, is this guy so rich he's got tons of money and a lotta time on his hands. Well, whatever, you are very talented 👏👏👏
why the chimney/roof vent? Isn't that just an entrance for critters?
A cellar needs to breath. ;)
Critters might get in as it stands at the end of the video (assuming he has planned for it already) but they certainly won’t get back out once they’re inside.
RUclips commenters think a guy that built his own house and is now building a root cellar by hand hasn't thought of critter problems... 🤦
helps to regulate temp, and vent ethylene gas
Hot air rises. Will be interested if there is a cool air intake anywhere
Lol I've been calling little mammalian creatures chickadees, I didn't realize they were birds. I figured it would be better to use less nouns so I decided chickadee would be the noun for small mammal. I might keep it like that...
can you make a follow up video showing the effectiveness of root cellar- as in the temperature difference and such.
Your commitment to the old ways is incredible! Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much!
How are you going to keep the critters out of the root cellar? I didn't notice any screen to close the vent against critters, and I assume your are going to put a door on the entrance. Great job though on the build, were you just a little anxious when you were removing the roof supports?
so now u just have to hide The Ring somewhere, before Saruman comes and takes it away :-\
Are you not getting water inside not using any sort of waterproof shield such as plastic sheets commonly used in building??
What kind of stone is this that you used ?
Does anyone know the reason for burning the wood before painting it black afterwards?
Сколько кропотливого тяжёлого физического труда! Если учесть, что автор исповедует принцип архаичного подхода к выполнению работ, которые в современных условиях давно механизированы, злектрофицированы, а некоторые даже роботизированы, то такой откат к ручному инструменту пра-дедушек можно рассматривать как чисто экспериментальный и неподходящий большинству современных людей, которые не обладают таким поистине неисчерпаемым наличием свободного времени на все эти игры с прошлым. Но, конечно, приходится искренне удивляться терпению и тщательности автора в представлении себя этаким мастеровым XIX века. Это гипнотизирует) и вызывает вопросы, что, действительно не с помощью бензопилы валит деревья?))) А камни обрабатывает не на камнерезных станках. И что хоть бетон-то месит в портативной бетономешалке). За кадром)))...
Нет, всё вручную, господа! Невероятно! Странно! Удивительно! Повторять не советую))) - не у всех имеется такой запас физических сил...
Sei un grande
I will always like stonework.
Absolutely amazing
Things I need in my life:
Shelter
Water
Food
Heat
Indoor plumbing
And
Some undercover report that shows this guy pulling out a pile of power tools when the camera isn’t rolling.
Too bad you had to cover all that killer rock work up with dirt...not much of a root cellar if not tho!
First! Well i couldnt be first so i was first to dislike the video instead. Leavimg my mark ön history. Muhuahaha.
Dickhead.
A-L S - I’m pretty sure Garry was posting a back-hand compliment of the highest order.
Looks like you got a new camera recently. The crazy shallow depth of field and good focus tracking.
When the Crickets determine your working rhythm 8:00 min.
me at 4:50 - "Yeah. buddy. Let it all out. Sometimes I feel that way too" 😄
I know what you mean, I’ve already made a big ass whammaa, now I need is time to build something with it.
Only thing I’ve done is smash a dead tree and kill a frozen soulless evil bastard snowman with it. Unfortunately can’t post either video on here. ☹️😂
A question I've had for a while now, do you sharpen your cole chisels, why yes or no. I'm very interested in stone work, never really experienced it!
I always thought it was a cold chisel
It IS a cold chisel and YES they need to be sharpened. The best ones are carbide .All steel chisels can be used on edge but never carbide . Carbide can never be used as pointing which is using the corner .
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Ah well cold chisel it is then! Thanks for the replies
In french but you get the idea ruclips.net/video/v1y4oycMFek/видео.html&ab_channel=WoodWorkShopBreizh
i would be curious to see how you finished it inside.
This estate will worth more than a fancy house in Malibu once it's done. Every inch of the ground is touched and transformed by Mr. Chickadee and his wife's hands
What’s the chimney for?
Mrs. Chickadee owes you a Chicken dinner , Amazing Josh you Rock !!!
I do wonder if there will be a day that you no longer have projects to work on and you will sit back and enjoy your property and all your handiwork? .🤔 it will be a sad day for me, because it means no more new videos of yours to look forward to.🤷♂️
Por qué no continuaste enseñándola por dentro
I'm wondering if metal grills for the ventilation "chimney" to keep out the critters. Possums and racoons etc are very agile.
Just watched all 4 episodes of hobit house loved it. Not 1 power tool back to the true skills inspired me. Being a kitchen fitter am all about power tools and efficiency. But i would love to be able to do this.
Please, include also part 2 into this playlist.
I would love to see an update. Is there grass growing on it now?
In one of your videos about sharpening hand planes you were using a hand crank grinding stone. I was curious to know what the name of the brand was or if you recommended any good brands to buy from Ebay.
I would love to build something like that. But there's not a lot of stone where I live so I imagine it will be fairly expensive. And it looks like you put in an enormous amount of work into building that. Not sure I'm up for that much work.
What is that constant sound we hear in the background ? Are you living near a quarry or something ? It sounds like huge trucks.
Not sure what you're hearing. I hear bugs, wind, chickens, birds, and a guy working his butt off.
we will do better sorry!
@@MrChickadee no need to apologies! It wasn't an issue, I was just wondering.
It's been a couple years, can we see how it's looking? Really appreciate your content, man.
Love your work. Can't wait to watch all your videos. Thank you for sharing
What would you say is the weight capacity of this roof? Would you have to think of it like a septic tank and never drive anything bigger than a four wheeler over it? Or is it more like a bomb shelter and could have a loaded dump truck park on top?
No idea man, bridges were built this way though...
Been waiting for this!! it's really looking interesting.
will you seed the ground on top, or just let nature "reclaim" it as it will? (or have I gotten ahead of where you are?) Would be awesome with a topping of mosses or similar plants.
will you put some sort of grill or screen in the vent stack to prevent some critter from trying their luck at a new home?
( I half expected a "stone-work" grating....tiny little stacks of mortared stones so there is just series of finger-wide slots between them.......)
looking forward to what you do for the door!
HA! I knew there was one more video. RUclips you have failed me for the last time.
Kind of curious to see what he did about the circular door. I know this is more about the masonry than the carpentry though.