Starting Construction

[DeeDubya]

I've begun construction on a walk-in humidor. It is 20'L x 6'Wx 9'H for a total of 1080 CuFt. One wall adjoins a game room and will have 2 large windows so that it is totally visible from the game room. I will be keeping some other items on display as well as cigars. I've lined the exterior walls with poly plastic and insulated with R19. There is lot left to do but I am starting to search for a commercial humidifier and reverse osmosis water supply. I have found these but am open to suggestions. I will update this thread regularly. Any input at all is most appreciated. I will not be offended by constructive criticism. I'll get some pics as I start to trim out the interior.

http://www.aristocrathumidors.com/electronic.htm

[Irish79]

Sweet idea. And thanks for allowing us to watch your progress. I subscribed to this thread and can't wait to see how it turns out. Maybe someday I can follow suit.

[golfermd]

Criticism!? You've got to be kidding. We are so jealous and envious of you. Please update with pics!!

[logan37]

Awesome DW!! Good luck with your venture.

[badwhale]

Holy awesome. 20'x6'x9'? I'd suggest putting a cot in the middle, and you can just sleep there.

Will

[DeeDubya]

Holy awesome. 20'x6'x9'? I'd suggest putting a cot in the middle, and you can just sleep there.

Will

Well that's framed size. By the time the walls are finished and shelves are installed down one side the width will shrink to around 4'. That's just enough to comfortably move around and pass another person. Fortunately we have a wholesale cedar supply about 20 minutes out so I can get most any kind of siding for the walls and have custom milled boards for shelves etc. This of course is "red cedar" not the aromatic closet variety.

I intend to keep the majority of the cigars in the box and closed. This is intended for bulk storage but I would still be able to get to a box without having to dig like I do now. I still have my regular humidor for singles and display.

This is also for display of some small antiques that can/should be kept at 65-70% RH. That's why I really need to evaluate the humidifier. I know that I cannot use the misting or steam type. These cause moisture fallout (like fog) that can condense on things. There are several technologies including the "wet brick" type that I am still checking into.

1) Wall detail 2) Basic floor plan

[DeeDubya]

I picked up the 32" insulated metal door today and hope to get it set this weekend. Also, I searched for cedar paneling but came up zilch. Most available spanish cedar is in small sizes for small projects (like humidors). I need 4x8 sheets and will probably have to settle for red cedar. It does not have quite the absorbtion capacity as spanish but will do just fine since there will be around 144 sq ft on the shelf-side wall alone. If anyone knows a source for large quantities of spanish cedar I would much appreciate the help. I found this site during some of my searches.

http://www.humidor-guide.com/humidor...cedar-1-1.php3

I'm making an extra effort to be sure this room is well sealed. I'm hoping that being well insulated and having so much glass adjoing the living space it will maintain a reasonable temperature without additional A/C in the summer months. If not, the humidifier will be battling the A/C which is of course de-humidifing.

[ashauler]

From craigs post on Old-school humidors:
http://www.jcpendergast.com/Walkin.aspx

[DeeDubya]

From craigs post on Old-school humidors:
http://www.jcpendergast.com/Walkin.aspx

Thanks, It looks like they do some pretty nice projects. I haven't called them yet but my guess is that those plywood panels are Western Red Cedar and not Spanish cedar. I found some this weekend and bought 5 sheets of 3/8". This was from a wholesaler for $60/sheet. Cedar is a little hard to work with because of "cupping". It is so hygroscopic (a good thing) that it wants to curl one direction when damp and the other when dry. The plywood will nail down but the 12"w shelves need to stay straight.

I'm looking at doing the floor in cedar too. There is no cedar flooring because it's too soft but I think 1" T&G siding will do nicely when nailed to a 3/4" subfloor.

Hopefully I will have so much cedar in there when finished that a beetle won't have a chance.