04-30-2011, 09:15 PM
Mark:
The sump pump is enclosed in a "closet"... I suppose I could tilt that corner and reduce the aisle up to the point of reasonable access to the sump closet and get back some of that stolen 47 sq. feet! I do have shelving on that wall as well, so it isn't a "total loss" of space, but I do admit, when the building inspector stated we needed to add the sump hole, I was not happy... I knew it was going to reduce the available space.
I do share your concerns about the humidity, and I do have a dehumidifier that I can run if and when necessary... interestingly though, the way the foundation had to be poured for the addition, this section sits about 8" lower than the rest of the basement and for whatever reason the temperature and humidity seem to remain constant year round... I don't know why, but seeing as though an activity that can be harmed by humidity takes place there, I am not going to complain! I've monitored the temperature and relative humidity in that space all four seasons as well as when the washer and dryer are running and the sump hole is filling up and emptying and it stays fairly constant... I did seal the walls before the room was framed and drywalled, so I am not sure if that helps, but anyway, long story short is that the room is one of the most stable temperature and RH wise in the entire house.
Stein:
I have taken to concept #2... my time at the computer today has resulted in my take on your original concept... I added some sidings and put down some placeholders for what I think might look good in the scenes:
I am not sure about that rats nest I made at the bottom, and I am thinking I might extend the siding from the "Green Mtn RR Depot" to go into the tunnel I added at the bottom left is that will disappear to a lower level for staging (maybe...)... anyway, I'd love to hear your thoughts on what I have done here and how it might be improved further... thanks again for getting my juices flowing in a positive manner... because last night when I went to bed, I was frustrated and I am in a much better place now!
Thanks,
--Rob.
The sump pump is enclosed in a "closet"... I suppose I could tilt that corner and reduce the aisle up to the point of reasonable access to the sump closet and get back some of that stolen 47 sq. feet! I do have shelving on that wall as well, so it isn't a "total loss" of space, but I do admit, when the building inspector stated we needed to add the sump hole, I was not happy... I knew it was going to reduce the available space.
I do share your concerns about the humidity, and I do have a dehumidifier that I can run if and when necessary... interestingly though, the way the foundation had to be poured for the addition, this section sits about 8" lower than the rest of the basement and for whatever reason the temperature and humidity seem to remain constant year round... I don't know why, but seeing as though an activity that can be harmed by humidity takes place there, I am not going to complain! I've monitored the temperature and relative humidity in that space all four seasons as well as when the washer and dryer are running and the sump hole is filling up and emptying and it stays fairly constant... I did seal the walls before the room was framed and drywalled, so I am not sure if that helps, but anyway, long story short is that the room is one of the most stable temperature and RH wise in the entire house.
Stein:
I have taken to concept #2... my time at the computer today has resulted in my take on your original concept... I added some sidings and put down some placeholders for what I think might look good in the scenes:
I am not sure about that rats nest I made at the bottom, and I am thinking I might extend the siding from the "Green Mtn RR Depot" to go into the tunnel I added at the bottom left is that will disappear to a lower level for staging (maybe...)... anyway, I'd love to hear your thoughts on what I have done here and how it might be improved further... thanks again for getting my juices flowing in a positive manner... because last night when I went to bed, I was frustrated and I am in a much better place now!
Thanks,
--Rob.