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[Tom Olenio <tolenio@sentex.net>]

del stubbs wrote:

>         Tom, we're in the process of building - just got the basement 
> covered by
> freezeup- I left out the concrete in the nw corner room (8' by 10') and
> filled the floor with sand.  Will insulate the interior walls. it has a
> small window hole in the concrete (just insulation filled now).How did you
> vent it? I'm concerned about it freezing if vented too much.    thanks Mn.
> Del z2b

Hi,

When the foundation was poured they inserted 5-6" round vents that are 
screened and
loovered, right into the foundation..

On the inside one vent is piped all the way to the floor, the other vent 
directly at
the top.  I think this creates an air flow.

My guess is that they used the same type of galvanized vents used to vent 
dryer
exhaust.

Works like a charm.  Mine has a concrete floor and ceiling though.  Not that 
they are
necessary, or desirable, just good insulation from the heated areas of the 
basement
should work.

Regards,
Tom

--
Thomas Olenio
Ontario, Canada
Hardiness Zone 6a



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