Since i've moved out of my mother's house where i had been building the root cellar, progress has slowed quite a bit. My brothers have cleared some brush since i've been gone, but not much progress on the rock work. I did go hang around for the thanksgiving holiday, but didn't take any new photos. The new rock work on the top of the entrance and the great stuff insulation still look pretty good. Around christmas time i should be able to finish the hatch and insulate some more. Phase 2 consists of a kiva built behind the cellar. should be good.
The roof is a bit leaky in spots where the topsoil is exposed along the top inside the cellar, but it is mostly just a little moisture which drains through the limestone/clay floor without too much pooling. I figure once grasses begin to take hold on the roof, that should improve the drainage and leakage problems. Slow going work, but now that the burn ban is off for the time being we should be able to burn much of the brush that has been piling up over the past year and get some good ash for the compost and make room for even more brush clearing. more photos to come.
