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Vito... I was looking at this again and thinking about.... the concrete is a brilliant idea. It went over my head for a minute but then it clicked that you break this away in spring.... That's amazing! Any sort of loose mix like this will totally keep out the rodents.... and it's simple and cheap...
Buon lavoro!
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Have you always wrapped each limb in the foam noodles?
Have you ever put moth balls in the box to fight off the rodents?
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TorontoJoe no need for moth balls when it’s completly sealed with concrete. The noodles was an extra thought for extra insulation.
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Vito.... Did you laminate the insulation to the plywood or loose fit? I'm thinking of trying this with a smaller tree.
I'm wondering if there's some sort of locking hardware so it can be reused without repeatedly using screws?
Also, maybe a permanent concrete pad with steel brackets?
There's a bit more empty space to heat vs batt insulation but I like that this basically guarantees it won't get wet.
I thought it might be a good idea to use PT plywood... then I saw the price. Almost fell out of my chair!
Really good work man.
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If my Celeste tree dies to the ground for a 5th yr in a row...I may be copying your coffin Vito.
Right next to my unprotected Mt. Etna which suffered barely any damage...yet this thing keeps freeze drying on me.
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Vito, do you have a link to the coil you use?
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Vitto visible controls throughout the winter 2 in of gravel and 1-in cement for rodent vole mole and whoever would like to get in your warm coffin during the winter. Everything you've done is a genius idea. Including having portable coffins for those with no storage space. As so many of our members are overwhelmed looking for insulated space. Plus with portable coffins no winter Shuffle, and no spring Shuffle. Just warm, and safe from freezing all winter long
Let's see if I could make a wish list testing testing